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Volume 30 #38 Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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Round two: bypass DA now public Byron Shire Council’s Butler Street bypass development application (DA) is again up for public scrutiny after the first was withdrawn last year. Public submissions close April 1, 2016 and the DA will be on display for a total of 37 days. And all that time may be required to assess it, given the document comes in 12 parts and totals 963 pages. The plans are to widen Butler Street from Byron’s police station south, running west of the railway line. After passing the market site and houses, it will continue through wetlands, turn left and emerge at the Mitre 10 corner on Jonson Street. Why did the first get rejected? According to the new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), there

were inaccuracies and issues within the first application. A significant component called a BioBanking Statement failed to meet state government requirements. The idea of a BioBanking Statement is to commodify vegetation and wildlife by offsetting the direct and indirect impacts of removal with ‘credits’. And in this case, the site is considered a ‘red flag’, owing to 74 ecosystem credits being needed for the offset. It reads: ‘Council has commenced investigations into properties in their ownership that may satisfy the BioBanking credit requirements of the proposal.’ The plans around Mitre 10 and Byron Music still propose reduced parking – and no compensation – owing

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to the width of the lanes running between both buildings. As for the option of using the disused rail corridor – which is proposed by Butler Street residents – it says, ‘Use of the rail corridor is subject to resolution of complex issues such as land purchase and competing objectives for the available area (including providing for the proposed rail trail and retaining rail line infrastructure for possible future use).’ And it appears that the state government and former Nationals MP Don Page’s preference for the route also played a part in the decision: The report reads: ‘… the preferred route was supported by the longstanding local state member.’ continued on page 2

A member of a committee overseeing the development of the shire’s coastal zone management plan (CZMP) has warned councillors he and his fellow residents are ‘determined to protect their rights’ and claim that the ‘planned retreat’ policy is not lawful or enforceable. Furthermore, lawyers acting on the behalf of residents say that if ‘planned retreat’ is part of Council’s new draft CZMP, ‘then our clients will be pursuing the council for further damages… and challenge the legal power on the part of the council to make such a decision.’ Coastal management practices are generally categorised into either protection works, such as rock walls, or ‘planned retreat’. Protection works are known to erode beaches over time. John James, a Brisbane-based developer with a Belongil property, told councillors in a letter on February 4: ‘Some of the legal impediments arise from Council’s construction and maintenance of the Jonson Street structure which is the subject of the Supreme Court proceedings.’ The Echo asked Mr James to clarify how many residents he represents and their names; however, he did not answer the question within his extensive reply. He did say that it was irrelevent how many residents bought post 1988, when Council stipulated homes had to be relocatable.

‘The dune at Belongil is about 6,000 years old and protects the freshwater estuary and wetlands behind it from the ocean. Reports endorsed by Council conclude that removal of the existing protection at Belongil would cause the dune to fail and the Belongil Estuary and Belongil Wetlands (that are home to a variety of bird and water life) would be destroyed. Other Council papers record that a failure of these dunes would also destroy tens of millions of dollars of public infrastructure which this community has no financial means to relocate or replace. ‘Overarching these issues is the now accepted fact that the manmade structure to protect the town centre has caused the erosion at Belongil. Council has accepted and endorsed a report which says the effect of the Jonson Street structure extends beyond the Belongil Creek entrance. Mr James believes ‘Council has ignored our claims’ over planned retreat as an option within the ongoing preparation of the draft coastal zone management plan (CZMP). Such a policy, he says, could not be ‘legally implemented or would give rise to a massive liability in damages.’

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Raffael Loremann opened his new Lumen Gallery in the Byron Arts and Industry Estate last Friday to the sounds of musician Cye Wood and others. The gallery is located in the old Colin Heaney glass blowing studio on Acacia Street. Photo Jeff Dawson

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Additionally, the report argues that the Grab The Rail option of ‘constructing a road through the nature reserve would require additional approval from the office of environment and heritage (OEH) as they own the land.’

‘A road in this location is not likely to be supported by OEH unless it can be demonstrated it is in keeping with the management plan for the reserve.’ Council staff say that at the end of the public exhibition period for the bypass, submissions will be forwarded to

the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP). The JRPP will determine the bypass DA. For more information, visit www. byron.nsw.gov.au/projects/ byron-bay-bypass. The Echo sought comment from the Grab The Rail group for this story.

Spirit Fest set to materialise April 17 The Byron Spirit Festival returns to Mullumbimby from April 15 till 17. Co-organiser Alison Pearl says, ‘The full weekend program is created to get you into your heart, your consciousness, your body, your mind and your immediate and broader community. It’s a big task. With our first state grant received, and the success of the inaugural Hampton Spirit Festival in New York last year, we’re excitedly preparing an absolute feast of depth experiences for our fifth anniversary.’ She says the local and international event embraces yoga, music, dance, tantra, healing,

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indigenous insight, along with guided meditations, sound baths, gourmet organic food, ‘and unforgettable celebrations so all can commune and

awaken in the most connective means available.’ Tickets are selling swiftly, Ms Pearl says, and are available at www.spiritfestival.com.au.

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Byron Arts Classic, the Shire’s biggest art exhibition, has extended the registration closing date until Monday March 7 at 4pm. Organisers say artwork delivery date is Saturday March 19 from 10am till 4pm. ‘We have also waived the fee to enter our new division, Indigenous art, to encourage more entries into this exciting new category which is proudly supported by Arts Northern Rivers Professional Development

Support Initiative.’ There are cash prizes on offer and the exhibition runs March 24 till March 30 at the Byron Community Centre. The gala award opening

night will be held Wednesday March 23 from 6pm, and the theme is David Bowie. For more visit www. byroncentre.com.au/whatson/arts-classic.

Echo apology: trigger warning The Echo wishes to apologise to those people of Australian Indigenous background or African American heritage who were unfavourably triggered by the publication of the term ‘nigger huts’ in the letters pages last week. The term was not used in an abusive or racist manner but in order to give historical perspective to an injustice in some rental arrangements on the north coast. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Local News Missing person Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of 36-year-old Canadian national Natalie Perkins, who was last seen on Fletcher Street, Byron Bay around 4pm on February 15.

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After 23 years of tattooing in Byron Bay, Creative Tattoo have called it a day. Owner Pete Davidson says the closure is owing to the high cost of running a business in Byron Bay adding, ‘Paid parking was the straw that broke the camel’s back.’ Pete’s other ink business is located at 111 Union Street, South Lismore. Pictured is Tom Denholm, who will now work at Innocent Ink Tattoo in South Tweed Heads. Photo Jeff ‘All About The Ink’ Dawson

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Belongil residents threaten Council continued from page 1 that as maintenance of the Jonson Street structure has been determined, it must be included within the CZMP. Additionally, they claim that within the Byron Shire Coastal Hazard Assessment Update report, ‘the impact of the structure extends beyond the creek, causing recession of at least 20 metres.’ Law partner Karen Coleman claims that Council is not, ‘as a matter of law, entitled or able to impose planned retreat on the property owners of Belongil Beach either at all, or, without a liability in damages to compensate…’

Creating the danger Ms Coleman accuses Council of creating the danger by accepting the Byron Shire Coastal Hazard Assessment Update, which confirmed ‘the impact of the Jonson Street structure extends the whole way along Belongil and past the creek.’ ‘The law is clear that a council which has created a danger comes under a duty to protect from the danger. It cannot take steps to do the opposite of that and take down protection, force people’s houses back etc.’

‘The residents say that the rock walls were placed with the express knowledge and/or acquiescence of the council. In those circumstances, Council has no power to enter into people’s properties and take down the rock walls. ‘That position is further underscored by the discriminating approach of protecting one part of the town, thereby endangering another part, and then exacerbating the danger by removing existing protection.’ Ms Coleman continued, ‘Council has sought to impose a condition requiring retreat on some property owners by way of a development consent condition. If the resident property owners do not make a development application, Council has no ability to impose such a condition. [C]onditions requiring retreat have only been imposed on a small number of properties. Council has evidently not undertaken any legal analysis of how it could have the power to remove coastal protection works and impose planned retreat… ‘Furthermore, the trigger for enforcing Part J is 20 metres and Council has reports advising that the Jonson Street

structure has caused at least 20 metres of recession. Council has not given any warning to purchasers before 2009 of any plan to remove all existing protection works along Belongil Beach.’ Ms Coleman says a ruling on some aspects of their pleading, ‘is awaiting in the Supreme Court action… At the time of writing a judgment is awaited.’

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No comment from staff Council’s legal services co-ordinator Ralph James told The Echo the letter was sent to external solicitors engaged by Council’s insurers. He said, ‘It is not appropriate for Council to comment.’

Don McLean postpones Don McLean has announced that his upcoming Australian tour, including his performance at Bluesfest, has been postponed until 2017. A statement received from Don McLean’s representatives said, ‘Don McLean graciously accepts the willingness of the promoter to postpone the current tour to exactly the same time in 2017 in order to allow Don McLean and his family time to work at reuniting’.

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Bluesfest was approved for additional events and permanent infrastructure at last week’s Council meeting. But it was met with resistance from neighbours – residents rallied to oppose the plans at morning access while Bluesfest director Peter Noble brought along employees to support his case for expansion. So what has been approved? Called a ‘Recreation Facility (major)’, the approval means that a range of event types and sizes are now approved, but must meet conditions. Small events are described as up to 2,000 people and 100 days per year have been approved. Medium events are up to 15,000 people, and a maximum of ten event days per annum were approved. Large events are defined as up to 25,000 people, with a maximum ten event days per year approved. The staff report said, ‘Bluesfest is an example of a ‘large event’, while the Boomerang Festival is an example of a medium event. Potentially a caravan show, wedding, a

Clean Up Mullum Sunday March 6 Byron Shire Council and Brunswick Valley Landcare will be celebrating Clean Up Australia Day with a walk and clean-up along the riverbank in Mullumbimby. The clean up will start at 10am at Pool Park, located behind the Mullumbimby Swimming Pool on Jubilee Avenue. The clean-up aims to finish at 11.30am in Heritage Park (near the tennis courts) with a well-earned morning tea provided by the CWA, or BYO picnic. The campaign originated in 1989 after solo yachtsman, Ian Kiernan, was motivated to organise a clean up Sydney harbour. For more info visit www. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au.

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15-theatre production would be a small event.’ Staff supported the DA, with major projects planner Chris Larkin saying, ‘On balance, the proposal is assessed as being capable of operation without significant adverse impacts.’ The proposal also included a Koala Plan of Management, which has the approval of the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). Within the report, the police and NSW government agencies all had their say. Notably, the Road & Maratime Services (RMS) said that with completion of the Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade, they are ‘investigating options to bring the motorway up to a motorway standard. That includes limiting side-road access… RMS has undertaken public consultation which includes the future closure of Grays Lane… Grays Lane will be closed… and will not be available for use for traffic management of events at Tyagarah.’ That concern was brought up by resident Gwen Gould in morning public access,

who said she would be ‘landlocked’ during Bluesfest if Grays Lane was blocked from the highway. ‘I sleep with pillows against my window when the festival is on,’ she added. John Bailey from the Tyagarah Sustainable Association also addressed the chamber and said his group are yet to get a response from Council over their complaints. He said, ‘Our legal advice says we have a case against Council and will take it to land and environment court. Historically, the Bluesfest has failed [with DA compliance]. We are being asked [to agree to] another 15 days. The cost is on our community; we leave the area at Easter.

Windows shake Resident Michael Goldberg said he was also affected. ‘My windows shake [during the event] and I don’t get a free ticket. The noise goes over 50 decibels and there is no police or council checking on anything. ‘So a lot of things aren’t being complied with on this DA. Why isn’t the existing

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Events unlikely for some time A press release by Bluesfest director said, ‘The fear from our neighbours that we may have wanted to do another major festival on the site was addressed by Council in a manner that met our approval, and seemingly those in attendance at Council Chambers. It is not likely that there will be any new events for some time to come. First we will build the infrastructure so that there is a functions centre on site as well as, in time, permanent shower and toilet facilities and food and beverage areas.’

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Mystery of Burma revealed Politics in A personal photographic journey capturing the culture of Myanmar (formerly Burma) and its people was launched last Friday by Byron Bay resident Anna Swain. BURMA Tiffins, Nuns and Turmeric is her first book, and is self-published. Anna says, ‘After falling in love with Burma on a family holiday, I was inspired to return and take more photographs which in the end led to creating my first book. The 254-page hardback features almost 300 full-colour photographs, with some travel tales and a couple of recipes. The book is available locally at Mary Ryan’s Book Shop Byron Bay, Bangalow Music and Books, and Red Ginger Byron Bay. It can also be purchased online from www.shutterbooks.com.au.

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The recently held politics in the pub in Mullumbimby was a great success, says coorganiser Richard Hil. He told The Echo, ‘The Court House in Mullumbimby was packed to the rafters last Wednesday as speakers professor Lyn Carson and Aidan Rickets held forth on the future of democracy, capitalism and activism in Australia.’ ‘Organised by the Ngara Institute, the event was the first in a new politics in the pub series, entitled “Neoliberalism on Trial in the Court House”.

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Byron Community College is now offering a Certificate IV in Permaculture, adding to its popular Cert III Horticulture. Terry Gray, pictured right, with Byron Community College staffer Lance Hopson, has just handed over his last assessment for the Cert III Horticulture and says he’s excited to undertake the new Cert IV in Permaculture. College director Richard Vinycomb says the new course ‘further reinforces the Byron region’s local and national position as a major player in leading the permaculture revolution.’ The new course is a year

Byron Bay Town Centre Draft Masterplan Public Exhibition Thursday 3 March – Thursday 7 April The Byron Bay Town Centre Draft Masterplan provides a long term framework for the future of the Bay. The vision for the Plan is to ‘connect the Centre of Byron Bay with the Spirit of its Community’. How to be involved in the exhibition program: Download the Draft Masterplan from Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au or from the project website www.byronbayourplan.com.au Attend a community presentation at the Byron Bay Community Centre Theatre on Friday 18 March at 2pm or 5.30pm View the Draft Masterplan exhibition display at the Byron Bay Library Foyer, Cnr Lawson & Fletcher Street or Council offices in Station Street Mullumbimby during the exhibition period

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Visit the BSC stall at the Byron Bay Farmers Markets on 17 March and 24 March Participate in a ‘Masterplan Conversation’ at the library exhibition space between Monday 21 March and Thursday 24 March. Submissions can be made by: Email to: bbtcm@byron.nsw.gov.au or by post to: The General Manager, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 All submissions will close on Thursday 7 April 2016.

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‘Audience members were encouraged to think of ways they could help to dismantle global corporate capitalism through everyday actions.’ He says the next event at the Court House is on March 23 from 6.30pm till 9pm and features Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance advocate, activist and author of Fair Food, Dr Nick Rose. The title of his talk is ‘Beyond stuffed and starved? Progressive agendas for food sovereignty’.

Federal government to fund a ‘fossil-fuel’ research centre North coast Greens have slammed the Australian government’s announcement that it would invest $15.4 million over four years to fund a fossil-fuel research centre. Greens candidate for Richmond, Dawn Walker, described the coalition as ‘climate vandals’ after federal industry minister Christopher Pyne announced this week that the body set up to promote oil, gas and nuclear energy, to be known as National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), would ‘promote collaboration and innovation across the energy resources sector’. ‘The Growth Centre will

work closely with researchers from universities, CSIRO and cooperative research centres to build links with business and industry organisations,’ Mr Pyne said. ‘Importantly it will also promote industry-led research in priority areas by facilitating deeper engagement between industry and researchers.’ Federal energy minister Josh Frydenberg said the Growth Centre would ‘help position Australia’s energy and resources sector for the next wave of investment’. But Ms Walker said she was ‘shocked’ by the Turnbull government’s announce-

ment, ‘which comes just four months after the similar Bjorn Lomborg centre was canned after a public backlash’. Ms Walker has called on the Turnbull government to invest in renewables instead. ‘It’s hard to believe that four months after the Bjorn Lomborg research centre was canned by the Abbott government, here we have Turnbull trying to resurrect a similar idea,’ she said. ‘It’s ludicrous that while the rest of the world moves away from coal, the Turnbull government is giving more taxpayer money to the fossil fuel lobby by funding a “research” centre.’

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Local News APN’s regional newspapers to be sold after revenue decline Chris Dobney with AAP

The owner of The Northern Star and other local newspapers including Byron Shire News, Tweed Daily News, Lismore Echo and The Ballina Advocate has put them on the market, saying they are dragging the company down. APN News & Media own more than 100 regional newspapers and websites in QLD and northern NSW, and recently Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp acquired around 15 per cent. Known as Australian Regional Media (ARM), the APN subsidiary reaches an audience of more than 1.5 million between Mackay and Coffs Harbour. But ARM’s earnings dropped 27 per cent in calendar 2015, despite millions in cost cuts and growth in digital subscriptions beginning to replace the declining newspaper audience. APN’s chief executive Ciaran Davis said, ‘Further investment in this business is now inconsistent with APN’s long-term ambitions and we

have commenced the process to divest the business.’ According to industry publication TheNewspaperWorks, APN was asked after its results presentation, whether News Corp Australia was the only potential purchaser of the mastheads and how APN would ensure it was not disadvantaged in the sales process by News’s investment in the company. ‘In response, APN said it was talking to a number of parties, and it was too early for a price guide,’ TheNewspaperWorks reported.

options for the business. The company says it wants to focus on growth in its more successful businesses, the Australian Radio Network and outdoor advertising group Adshel. Radio earnings rose 25 per cent in 2015, as Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O drove ratings success at KIIS, while its Pure Gold network also rated well in Sydney and Melbourne. Mr Davis said the Australian radio market was up five per cent in January, with ARN continuing to take market share. The network wants to grow its younger audience, with investment in mobile, video and social platforms, such as the iHeartRadio app. Adshel’s earnings rose four per cent in 2015 as it launched digital billboards at bus stops. At the time of going to press, APN shares were up 2.5 cents at 52.5 cents and its revenue remains flat at $850m.

$10 million loss A $51 million cut to the value of APN’s regional newspaper mastheads dragged the company to a loss of $10 million for 2015. APN may also end up selling its New Zealand newspaper, radio and magazine business, NZME, which is its second biggest earner. Plans to list NZME on the share market have been scrapped because of falling advertising spending, and APN said it is now considering its

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Saturday’s Byron Youth Service fundraiser at Byron Bay Bamboo in Myocum attracted hundreds who enjoyed displays by artisans, horticulturists and even ‘bio-charists’. Pictured is property owner Kaye Wood with Lance Seadon, who created the boat. Photo Jeff Dawson

Mullum2Bruns set for May 22 Earlybird registrations are now open for the 10km Mullum2Bruns Paddle down the magical Brunswick River, to be held Sunday May 22. With the tide running out for the 9am start at Mullum’s Heritage Park, the journey downstream should be an easy one. Co-organiser Kim Rosen says that last year more than 1,000 paddlers participated

and over $30,000 was raised for the three groups from the entries, raffles and barbecues. The Hotel Brunswick Paddle Challenge and the Print Rescue Stand Up Paddle Challenge numbers are building each year, so these competitive events have been moved to the start of the program, with 8am and 8.15am starts respectively.

There will be more of the magnificent Dragon Boats this year with a dash between the two Bruns bridges, providing a great spectacle for those enjoying the free entertainment and community food stalls in The Terrace Park at the finish. Earlybird registrations are available online now at www. mullum2brunspaddle.com to go into the draw for prizes.

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A state government investigation into a complaint against Cr Rose Wanchap was tabled at last week’s Council meeting, resulting in her being censured by her fellow councillors for breaching the Code of Conduct policy. Held in confidential session in the afternoon, the mayor used his casting vote to support a motion which says she failed to ‘acknowledge and declare a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interests… thereby failing to manage the conflict in accordance with the Code of Conduct.’ The motion also says the matter will ‘be referred to the division for further action under the misconduct provisions of the Act.’ The Echo understands the ‘division’ is the office of local government, while a firsttime ‘censure’ has no ramifications or consequences. The original complaint, which is said to be 150 pages long, is by David Beattie from the Nungkari Treatment Centre, based in Myocum. It was taken seriously enough to be reviewed by

the Office of Local Government, which reported that Ms Wanchap ‘may have had a non-pecuniary conflict of interest’ when she voted on a DA approval. The Echo understands that the code of conduct complaint relates to a possible conflict of interest with Cr Wanchap’s potential investment in a competing health centre. At the October 1, 2015 council meeting, Cr Wanchap abstained on voting on a DA for Nungkari Treatment Centre owing to a potential pecuniary interest. Yet when the original DA was approved on May 1, 2014, Cr Wanchap voted against the motion, which subsequently sparked the complaint by Mr Beattie. The Echo asked Cr Wanchap last year whether she operated a health facility as of her voting on May 1, 2015. Cr Wanchap replied at the time, ‘It is a grey area since it is not my facility. It is owned by a member of my family and they only purchased it a few months ago so there was no pecuniary interest at that time.’ ‘Nor is there probably an interest now, but I felt it was

better to be on the safe side.’ During morning public access, mayor Simon Richardson insisted councillors treat the matter as confidential, and attempted to limit discussion. But it was largely to no avail; a testy Crs Di Woods and Chris Cubis accused Mr Beattie of getting ‘coaching’ over the complaint, and questioned why he would pursue the issue given he was awarded the DA for his treatment centre anyway.

Call for the report to be made public Mr Beattie told the chamber he wanted the confidential report made public. ‘If this council wants to be held in esteem by the community, and have its integrity maintained, then they will make this matter public. And they will take relevant action to redress these matters. In our society today, we don’t have enough of that…’ Cr Sol Ibrahim then attempted to wedge Mr Beattie over ‘following the law’ owing to Mr Beattie wanting the document to be made public. Cr Ibrahim said, ‘Do you believe personally, and on be-

half of the community, that the community should respect the law in terms of what can and can’t be made public?’ Mr Beattie replied it was a good question. ‘In this instance, the issue has been investigated and a report has been presented to Council. ‘Had they been just allegations, I think confidentiality should apply. [But] in this instance it is [more than allegations]. So how legally binding are confidential report? The Echo asked council’s legal services co-ordinator Ralph James if there is there a ‘law’ that would be broken by releasing the confidential report, or is it simply a policy. He replied, ‘The report of the Code of Conduct reviewer was received and considered by Council in confidential session.’ ‘Council’s resolution, as per the minutes, is public. Confidentiality is applied as per Council’s Code of Conduct and Procedures for the Administration of Council’s Code of Conduct – both of which are policies. ‘[It] is a matter for any person who is not subject to Council’s Code of Conduct.’

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C OR E M ( C om mu n it y Owned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby) had an exciting and successful launch of their crowdfunding campaign, attracting more than $1,700 at their event in the Drill Hall Theatre last Friday. Deborah Lilley told The Echo organisers would like to ‘thank everybody who helped on the night, especially mayor Simon Richardson whose enthusiasm as MC warmed the audience. And Murray Muzz Drechsler, long-time protector of the Leard Forest from Front Line Action

on Coal, brought news from Whitehaven’s coalface, or rather massive pit.’ ‘The Corem Cafe was sponsored by Mullum businesses including Kombucha Mama, HariHar Chai, Santos Trading, The Source, and Eden’s Landing. Donations for the raffle came from The Mullum Farmers Market: Grumpy Grandma’s Olives, The Honey Wagon, The Spice Palace, Sauerkraut, Nashua Coffee and Puremelt Chocolate. ‘The first prize was a voucher from the very supportive Crystal Castle.’

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While construction of Byron Shire’s new hospital has finished almost a month ahead of schedule, Health Services Union (HSU) northern NSW has rebuked claims by acting Northern NSW Local Health District CEO Annette Symes that ‘Every permanent staff member will have a permanent position within the local health district.’ HSU’s Jonathan Milman told The

Echo, ‘I’m expecting to learn this week that one of the maintenance men will not be offered a job unless he’s prepared to work as a part time cleaner.’ ‘In the admin area there are currently more staff working in the existing hospitals than there are positions to apply for. ‘Yet the hospital hasn’t released plans on how they expect them to cope with the increased workload. ‘We’re now told that the hospital could be open as soon as “late April”,

which is significant change from original plan of July 1. Management has not gone through proper consultation – they’re making changes on the fly and our members very upset,’ he said. Mr Milman added that the process had been ‘managed atrociously’ and ‘in breach of government’s own policy’. He said local MP Tamara Smith (Greens) has been invited to tour the hospital today ‘so she can hear firsthand of the significant issues.’

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Ah, the triumphs and tragedies of local government. Much like a long-running soap opera, local council offers the same formula: drama! Anyway what transpired at last Thursday’s meeting?

The draft Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan will go on exhibition from this Thursday, and comes with some disgruntled voices on social media regarding rumours the plans are to remove the Main Beach carpark. Council’s economic development & tourism officer Jane Laverty told The Echo that the suggestion for the foreshore is a redesign and not to remove parking entirely. She said, ‘I am comfortable and confident in saying that this plan is a direct reflection of the community input provided throughout the consultation and development phases – and there were some things that had the opinion (individual wants and needs) divided. ‘Given that this is a high level framework I believe the consultants have not determined to make far reaching decisions, but rather guide us with projects and strategies that will lead to the best outcomes – such as a redesign of the car park and a review of the swimming pool that as projects in themselves will require more in-depth consultation with the community before any specifics are determined.’

Conduct code still confusing It appears our locally elected representitives are in need of some moral guidance, or at the very least, ethical clarity. Why? All councillors voted to write to the NSW minister for local government asking for a review of the state’s model Code of Conduct procedures. The request to Nationals MP Paul Toole includes reviewing ‘the alignment of the treatment of members of Council Committees more with that afforded Councillors such as, but not limited to (Code of Conduct Procedures clause 5.18), explanation, counselling, training, mediation, informal discussion, negotiation or apology.’ Put forward by Cr Duncan Dey, the issue was sparked by a code of conduct inquiry into community volunteer, Angela Dunlop, after she contacted building contractors tasked with renovating the South Golden Beach hall. The rest of the motion bestowed platitudes upon Ms Dunlop and her team, ‘recognising the success of the South Golden Beach Community Hall and its renovation and refurbishment…’

Mayoral rebuke Mayor Simon Richardson used Council time last Thursday to accuse local press of inaccurate and sensationalist reporting. Within his speech about a recent Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils (NOROC) meeting, he referred to a recent Northern Star (APN) front page splash that featured Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell and Cr Richardson ‘apparently at logger heads over signage on the highway.’ The story was speculative and highly inflammatory, the mayor said. ‘We certainly aren’t at logger heads at all, we have talked about it and sort of agreed that we would wait for a traffic count review to be completed which has been scheduled in a couple of months. So we truly get to know what the traffic is around Bangalow, if it’s sig-

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nificantly less than what was the proposition or prediction and I think it perhaps will be that the old highway is very lightly trafficked. ‘At that point we can suggest to have more signage or not, but we’re certainly not at logger heads in any sense.’ The mayor continued, ‘We are also meeting Bob Higgins of RMS next week I think. We chose a spot in Clunes at The General Store Café. ‘Hopefully we can find a way forward, but what I wanted to get a sense of was that I must admit I haven’t really received either condemnation or acylation from people in Bangalow at all. ‘Apart from the general manager, I haven’t had one comment from people in this Shire to whether they support me at least acknowledging that the Bangalow community want less traffic. So I’m curious to get feedback.’

Park and ride trial sets off into sunset It appears the days are over – under the current council at least – for one of the mayor’s pet projects: the NYE park and ride. A double decker bus was commissioned to run from the Cavanbah Centre in Ewingsdale into Byron on NYE in an effort to ease traffic and offer a tourist atttraction. The plan, called NYE shuttle, was cautiously accepted a few years ago, however councillors such as Cr Chris Cubis were critical of its effectiveness and cost. But last year, general manager Ken Gainger defended the trial’s expense, telling the chamber that many unexpected events led to having to increase the budget to cover costs in that year. During the last meeting, the five controlling councillors voted down an amendment by the mayor that said, ‘Council

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assess the viability of Park and Ride in the future as part of any reviews relating to paid parking and Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan (access and movement) programs.’

Decrepit bridge: please explain Staff are under pressure to respond to hard questions from Cr Chris Cubis over the state of O’Meara Bridge, located in the Binna Burra/ Federal area. He tabled questions – which the staff took on notice – over why the bridge was allowed to reach this state and who is responsible. Cr Cubis said, ‘We don’t believe the current infrastructure asset management and process is adequate. Where is the sinking fund? The proactive forward planning? What steps are you putting in place to ensure this doesn’t happen again to other assets that are critical to the continued progress and development of the shire?’ In reply, Council’s director infrastructure services, Phillip Holloway, said staff were preparing a response to the questions and propose a meeting soon with the community in relation to O’Meara’s Bridge. A date is yet to be confirmed.

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A shrinking window The news that Australian Provincial Newspapers (APN) intends to divest itself of its publications in Australia is not a good thing for media diversity (diversity being the principle that the more windows you have, the better the view). The owners of APN are not for the most part ideological. The group’s newspapers hold to generic capitalist positions but they don’t hold them strongly. Development is always good, but local opinion counts when a developer trashes the environment. Fossil fuels produce jobs and export income, but their climate-warming effects are not denied. The shareholders are concerned with the bottom line rather than the power to persuade – hence the decision to jettison a sinking business. However, there is one shareholder in APN who cares very much what message appears in his papers and who promotes an anti-environmental, extreme right-wing ideology in everything he owns. Rupert Murdoch is best placed to buy up an armful of media bargains from APN. Fairfax has mismanaged itself into penury, and while it might eye up the online sites on offer, a company that is currently engaged in preparing the market for the end of The Age in paper form, and possibly the Sydney Morning Herald too, is unlikely to take on more print headaches. But Murdoch is not the only possibility. The struggle to overturn coastal environmental protection is fiercest in Byron Shire, where developers dream of a mini Gold Coast from the Tweed border to Belongil. As well as providing campaign contributions for the election of councillors attuned to this vision, as they did here in 2012, the white-shoe brigade might see gaining control of a local paper like The Byron News as a useful counterweight to The Echo. Of course the project would lose money, but the glittering prize of openslather development would more than compensate. Unfortunately, the reality is that most of APN’s titles will close, unable to find buyers. It may be some comfort that the least likely to disappear is The Byron News itself. Someone, somewhere will want to keep a media foothold in our most iconic town. David Lovejoy News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

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ndrew Bolt, Alan Jones and their armies of orcs have won. For months, years even, they inveighed against Malcolm Turnbull, vowing to destroy him, swearing mighty oaths that he must never become prime minister. They formed barricades around their hero, Tony Abbott, assuring their devotees that his reign would endure forever – the hordes of the moderates and their reviled leader were vanquished, destroyed, razed from the surface of the earth. And even when he was treacherously, sacrilegiously, overthrown by his own fallen angels and the Antichrist was installed, Tony Abbott remained, in the eyes of his followers, immortal: not only would his works and memory endure forever, but he would eventually be resurrected. He was their rex quondam futurus – their once and future king. And so it has come to pass. Malcolm Turnbull as we knew him has all but vanished; in a political sense, it could be said that he has been destroyed. Instead, we have a sort of Abbott avatar – smoother, more articulate, even more plausible, but still undeniably the essence of the previous prime minister. Not only have just about all the old Abbott policies retained, but new ones – the sort that might have sprung, fully formed, from the head of the precursor – have emerged. The chairmanship of the ultra-sensitive Intelligence and Security Committee has been gifted to the rightwing warrior Andrew Nicolic. Nicolic is an ex-military man, and nothing wrong with that, but he is hardly the leader needed to head what is supposed to be a bi-partisan group balancing national security with domestic concerns. Nicolic is on record as saying

that in the age of terrorism (now, and presumably for a long time to come), human rights are simply not relevant. He lambasted the ASIO head, Duncan Lewis, for daring to advise Nicolic’s predecessor, Dan Tehan (now promoted to the ministry), over policy matters. Unsurprisingly, Labor regards Nicolic as something of a loose cannon and yet another sop by Turnbull to his ultra-conservative rump – the Abbottistas. Then there was the Safe Schools kerfuffle, an opt-in program run successfully by many

Nicolic is on record as saying that in the age of terrorism, human rights are simply not relevant. by Mungo MacCallum schools for many years. Suddenly its anti-bullying agenda drew the belated attention of some tabloid media demagogues and the extremists of the Liberal party room – Cory Bernardi, George Christensen and their coteries. So Turnbull, rather than ignoring them, instituted a review. The clear signal was that the LGBT children it was assisting could, reluctantly, be tolerated but that they must never be regarded as equal, or be encouraged to be confident in their sexual identity: a totally Abbott approach to matters of so-called morality. But these were the sideshows – mere harbingers of what was to come. When it came to Bill Shorten’s policy on negative gearing, Turnbull morphed into the full Abbott – implacably belligerent, relentlessly negative, wildly hyperbolic and barely coherent. Malcolm Turnbull’s negative gearing became Tony Abbott’s carbon tax: the most destructive

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policy ever devised by an opposition, a wrecking ball through the entire economy. We waited agog for news of the Whyalla wipe-out and the $100 lamb roast. If there actually was a message it appeared to be that limiting negative gearing to the purchase of new homes after July 1 2017 would depress existing house prices – or, perhaps, raise them in the case of new houses; it was not quite clear. Every home-owner would be at risk of insolvency, if not outright poverty: the new old slogan was Vote Labor and be poorer. And

not only that; the entire property market would collapse as every investor withdrew. Teachers, nurses, policemen, ordinary mums and dads would have their precious savings ripped from their piggy banks because of Shorten’s reckless rampage. But hang on a moment. The logic of that is that property prices must never, under any circumstances, fall, and it is the responsibility of government – well, the Turnbull/Abbott government, anyway – to keep them rising forever. And moreover, the profits of investors have to be guaranteed: any losses are simply unacceptable. The purpose of negative gearing is not to regulate a competitive housing market and expand home ownership and rentals, it is, primarily, to feather the nests of property speculators. And why stop there? If property speculators are to be given iron-clad financial security and unlimited capital gains, what about those who invest in the

share market? And for that matter, why should the punters on the nation’s racetracks be left out? I’m sure Bolt and Jones would approve – their listeners certainly would. Turnbull, if not always Abbott, is supposed to be a serious free marketeer. The whole point of negative gearing is that it distorts and interferes with the market. This is why most genuine economists, especially the economic rationalists, regard it as a rort, a boondoggle. Of course, within sections of the party room, it is popular; partly because many Liberals indulge in the practice (one is reported to have no fewer than 32 properties in his investment package) but others want Turnbull to abandon any attempt to reform it purely on the basis that the already confused voters would see any change as an admission that Shorten just might be just a little bit right. So Turnbull easily may toss yet another idea off the table. That, after all, is what Abbott would do: naked opportunism, politics above policy. Bolt and Jones would crack open yet another bottle of champagne: it wasn’t quite the win they had planned, but hey, it will do until the real thing comes along. Of course there is a down side: the more Malcolm Turnbull impersonates Tony Abbott, the further his lead in the opinion polls declines. And the more Abbott (the original one) continues to shower advice from the sidelines, the more the voters will remember how glad they were to get rid of him. Even if, it increasingly appears, that they haven’t. The ultimate irony of the Bolt-Jones magical transformation is that it might, just might, not only turn demon king Malcolm back into emperor Tony but also turn Bill the toad into Shorten the prime minister.

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Byron Shire Council’s utilities manager Peter Rees states, ‘In 2015 Council completed an independent capacity assessment of Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant.’ The question is how does Council complete an independent study or does Mr Rees mean a consultant was commissioned to do the study and, if so, who was the consulting company and has this report been supplied to the catchment committee? Mr Rees also states the plant is running at 72 per cent capacity and could take another 4,000 houses and that an upgrade would be required in 2025. Does the independent study advise this? Byron STP was augmented in 2005 with a design concept for 6,000 EP. The question is, was the impact of the thousands of tourists, including those who

Anti-vaxxers Message to you anti-vaccination people out there. You do have freedom of choice. If you refuse to vaccinate your children you simply do not receive taxpayer-provided family benefits. It’s your choice based on ignorance and irresponsibility to your children’s welfare. Still, as it is likely that you are of the cohort that are net takers from our welfare system (the taxes that you pay are exceeded by the benefits you take) you are doing the rest of us a favour in that regard. Colin Clarke Ocean Shores

The Mills DA The Mills Estate 50-lot subdivision at Bayside Brunswick Heads extends over 6.649ha. Approximately 70 per cent is flat cleared wetlands, recently rezoned from general rural (1AH) to R3 medium density in a process that bypassed community consultation! Approximately 30 per cent of the proposed site is Crown land zoned 7B coastal habitat. The DA indicates the Mills commercial plant nursery has encroached onto 7B coastal habitat land that forms part of the wildlife corridor and adjoins Simpsons Creek, a Marine Park Sanctuary. Aerial photos (DA appendix Land & Fire Assessment) indicate extensive land clearing and the nursery expansion onto

concentrate during festival events that arrive in Byron, included in this independent study? Mr Rees also talks about reuse of effluent from Byron STP wetlands to parks, etc. It amazes me that at no stage has there been any discussion on dual plumbing for future subdivisions. This is where the majority of reuse water could be going. Reuse was raised at the Byron Wastewater Steering Committee in 2005. It makes you wonder how long it takes for BSC to put something positive into place. Mr Rees also talks about the 24-hectare melaleuca plantation. What data has been gathered on the effect the melaleucas have had on acid sulphate soil levels in that area and what data has been supplied to the catchment committee on this? Mr Rees fails to menCrown lands occurred between 1997 and 2007. The Mills DA is now seeking to acquire all the designated 7B buffer zone/habitat area between the property boundary and Simpsons Creek, including the public pathway, from Crown Lands for inclusion within the Mills development site. A ring road loops through the 7B habitat area and a large stormwater drainage pond is proposed. Lots 28, 32, 37 and 41 are located within the 7B lands. The ‘residual lot’ No 51 (19,200sqm) is also on land zoned 7B with a dwelling site (718sqm) proposed (p67–70). The habitat area has already been reduced by more than 50 per cent which has inevitably had an adverse impact on flora and fauna in the immediate locale. The environmental report by Peter Parker (in Appendix) suggests the Bayside area has significant flora and fauna, but virtually none remains on the Mills ‘greenfield’ estate. Clearing coastal habitat lands and operating a private business without permission or prior notification is certainly not permitted, yet the Millses have used public land without any repercussions or penalty from Byron Council or Crown Lands for up to 20 years. Agreeing to the inclusion of 7B lands within the development site would surely send a very wrong signal.Will

tion the hydraulic impact of the original wetlands on the two adjoining farms and the greater hydraulic impact the wetlands have had on these same farms since the wetlands were augmented in 2006. Mr Rees was part of the design concept meetings that were held prior to the augmentation of West Byron STP. He then managed the augmentation of the wetlands. Was any consideration given to the impact of the expanded wetlands on these two farms and the legal implications that Council could be facing by allowing effluent to continue to encroach onto them? Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads Q I find the reassurance of Mr Rees on the viability of the West Byron STP less than convincing. No-one I know on the water and sewage committee has

planning officers/Crown Land reps exonerate and reward landowners for the inappropriate clearing and encroachment of protected Crown lands? At what cost? Michele Grant Foreshore Protection Group

Train EIS It is totally alarming to learn that an environmental impact statement (EIS) concerning upgrading track works for the toy train at Belongil has been avoided by both Byron Council and Transport NSW. Debate has continued concerning the dire effect of diesel particles, which travel large distances, lodging in the lungs of living species and residing on vegetation. Twenty-eight countries in the EU have rejected the ongoing use of diesel technology, Yes, it’s the 21st century and the north coast desperately deserves a train(s) for the most obvious of reasons, but does it deserve a toy train? Despite arriving as a dirty diesel technology we were told that after a period of time (maybe two years according to Elements) it would undergo a remarkable transformation; and finally present to the shire as a solar technology. The full makeover. The reality is far more concerning. According to expert information by solar engineers the train is much too heavy to convert to stan-

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heard of the ‘independent capacity assessment of 2015’. If it were the usual Councilfunded ‘independent’ study it would have started with the implied question, ‘What would you like us to find?’ Most of the ‘initiatives to respond to community concerns’ are pie-in-the-sky plans, around since my days on Council, and have failed or gone nowhere. Mr Rees also fails to mention anything about concerns that were raised about the failure of the Mullumbimby sewer system and the water overloading of the Brunswick Valley STP. Rather than take the word of a junior manager with limited professional qualifications I am waiting for Mr Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services) or the GM to give us their take on the situation. Tom Tabart Bangalow

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Former World Championship challenger Nigel Short has made it his mission to play tournaments in as many countries as possible, but only next month will he be able to add Australia to his list. The Ballarat Begonia Open – www.begoniaopen.com – will celebrate its 50th edition in March, with Short heading a large and powerful field. As with last week’s Bunratty Open, Short managed to convince the organisers that their tournament should not be world ranked; Short wishes to retain his position as the oldest player in the top 100 for as long as possible and a few accidents against low rated players might send him tumbling down the rankings. The Ballarat tournament has tended to be seen as the poor relation to Canberra’s Doeberl Cup but over the years it has featured plenty of foreign stars, including the man Short displaced as English number one, Tony Miles. Ballarat has always been

ACT Championship 2016 White: J Ikeda Black: A Brown Opening: Sicilian Defence 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.Bxc6 The modern preference, though more due to fashion than strength. 4...dxc6 5.d3 Bg7 6.h3 Nf6 7.Nc3 Nd7 8.Be3 e5 9.Qd2 h6 Awkward, but Brown had previously suffered after 9...0-0 10.Bh6. 10.0-0 Qe7 11.Nh2 b6!? Sophisticated play, keeping the Black knight on d7 for as long as possible. 12.a3 a5 13.f4?! exf4 14.Bxf4 Ne5 15.Rae1 Be6 16.Kh1 Rd8 17.Qe3 g5 18.Qg3 Qf6 19.Bc1 Qe7 20.Ne2 20.Bf4 was objectively stronger but, half a point behind his rival, Ikeda could not afford a draw. 20... 0-0 21.Qe3 f5 22.exf5 Bxf5 23.Bd2?! Bg6?! Missing 23...Bxd3! which nets a clean pawn. 24.Bc3 Qd6 25.Rxf8+ Rxf8 26.Ng3 Re8 27.Ne4 Qd5 28.Qf2 Rf8 28...Nd7 was safer. 29.Qg3! Rf4? 30.Nxg5! A rude shock for Black; now if 30...hxg5 31.Bxe5 Bxe5 32.Qxg5 wins the house. 30...Rf5 31.Ngf3 Nxf3 32.Qxg6 Re5 33.Nxf3 1-0

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Q Chibo Mertiineit is quite right: the roadside drug test is not a test for impairment (Letters, February 17). Indeed, the roadside drug test can detect minute traces of three popular but prohibited drugs, namely cannabis, ecstasy and speed. Minute traces of these drugs can remain in the body for hours, days, even weeks after ingestion and long after

continued from page 11 is permitted, she wishes, to deviate from the chardonnay socialist account of unlawful entrants in our country. Those who try to dictate dogma usually have their facts wrong as well. For this lady xenophile I quote a much under-read Good Book: ‘There is no hope, no. For I have loved strangers and after them will I go.’ Our sovereignty, environment, and peaceful way of life are in grave peril from forced mass third world migration. Vyvyan Stott Mullumbimby

A call to teachers Doctors protected a baby at the Lady Cilento Hospital in Brisbane from deportation. As teachers we are supposed to be mandatory notifiers of child abuse. I want to call on all teachers to make their voices heard regarding the plight of 37 babies and many children currently incarcerated in detention centres or facing deportation at the hands of the federal government. I’m not going to be silent any longer. Please write to the Teachers Federation and demand stronger action. Rod Murray Ocean Shores

Rail under threat While Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC (‘Rail Corridors Up for Grabs with New Bill,’ Echonetdaily, February 25) is working hard to try to stop the state government introducing leg-

any effect has worn off. This is why many people are unsuspectingly falling foul of the roadside drug testing regime. Many times they do not even realise they have traces in their system until the test returns positive, and it can be a devastating experience for someone who has never before been in trouble with the law and only occasionally uses drugs. But you don’t even have to be an occasional drug user to test positive at a roadside drug test, since trace amounts can be passively inhaled or in other ways unwittingly ingested, for example by spiked drink or food. In such cases a driver may be completely unaware that they could register positive at a roadside drug test. The police and politicians claim the roadside drug testing regime is about road safety, but clearly it is criminalising drivers who are not drug impaired at the time they

are tested. Furthermore, there are no scientific or statistically valid studies that quantify and calibrate the level and nature of impairment caused by varying doses of the proscribed substances. No doubt these drugs cause impairment above a certain dose, as do most drugs, but the current testing regime does not test for impairment. This point needs to be repeated often and loudly. It is not a test for impairment and it is therefore not a matter of road safety. So what is the real reason for the roadside drug test? I suspect it’s a combination of ignorance, prejudice, drug war zealotry and prohibition propaganda. Road safety is an important issue, but so too is social justice. As citizens and individuals, we have a basic human right to privacy and security of person, and we have the common law privilege against self-

Online comment of the week Short sighted governments have screwed us by not implementing a commuter rail service in the northern rivers and basing planning decisions on residents’ ability to move around the region on public transport. Q Comment by Jeff Johnson in response to the

story ‘Rail corridors “up for grabs” with new bill’ – echo.net.au/rail-corridors-up-for-grabs

islation that will allow the government to give itself discretionary powers to destroy unused rail lines across the state, including the valuable Casino to Murwillumbah rail line, and sell off the land to developers, some uninformed people are actively helping the government in their dastardly activities. Dr Faruqi is also an engineer who knows a thing or two about the cost and value of train services. Are people really suggesting that all Australian train (and bus) services should be shut down as they run on diesel and have no EIS? That would cause riots in our cities. It’s a mystery where these people get their information from. According to the Climate Change Authority’s review of vehicle emissions 2014, 57 per cent of transport emissions come from cars and light vehicles (those stuck on congested Ewingsdale Road for hours), 18 per cent comes from trucks, and an amazing three per cent of emissions come from trains! People who drive many thousands of kilometres in their cars every year

create the most pollution. While ever the Casino to Murwillumbah rail line sits wasting away not being used it remains under threat from vested interests. The only way to save the line and get the train service this region has needed for many years, is to get trains on it. They will have to be diesel trains, but the technology is being developed to allow more environmentally friendly options in future. But if we have no train line there’ll be no trains of any kind, just a tsunami of traffic increasing every year. Byron Shire residents are really looking forward to that. Louise Doran Ocean Shores

Floating a solution The inability on the part of both of our major parties to solve the refugee problem is just one more indication that our political system has exceeded its use-by date. Both parties claim to want to ‘protect our borders’ and to ‘save lives at sea’ through ‘off-shore processing’.

incrimination. These rights are enshrined in domestic and international law and cannot be violated willy-nilly by the state. But these days, owing to the appalling contempt for human rights and civil liberties exhibited by the authorities, few people even realise we have rights. In fact I’ve been told by a police officer that I don’t have any rights. This is the sort of the attitude that prevails in the police force and the polity at large. These days, I feel a bit like Julian Assange, living under self-imposed house arrest for fear of persecution if I go out, even though I haven’t done anything more than mind my own business. If anyone else feels this way and would like to talk about it, please feel free to contact me at jmscriv@gmail.com. John Scrivener Main Arm With all their wisdom our pollies haven’t come up with what seems to be a pretty obvious solution. At the same time our government is spending taxpayers’ money on advertisements extolling ‘innovation’ (which is in conflict with conservatism). Also, we as a country are suffering the ignominy of our cruelty to the already traumatised. We all feel the guilt. The other part of the dialogue is ‘destroying the business model’ of the ‘people smugglers’. This is as much a diversion as is blaming the ‘pushers’ and smugglers in the drug industry. This is the ‘free market’ at work. They are supplying a demand. Morally they are not far removed from some mining/oil companies. The solution? Our government buys or leases ocean liners and picks up refugees at source and processes them at sea. Two birds with one stone. The ship becomes a floating city where instead of languishing in hell on Manus Island the desperate, demoralised could be learning cooperation, politics, languages, etc. By the time they were processed many would be skilled tradesmen and practitioners of many arts, sporting, healing and IT. It would be a wonderful experiment for the future world with respect to social scientists, city planners, etc. Each ship would become a place of refuge where someone who arrived with nothing could leave ready to face the world with a university

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Meditations on an amphibian tale of noticing and telling that reaches further and further back in time. One more favourite thing of mine is to hear and tell of all this. Continuity is a strong part of this world; maybe more so than change. To hold on and through time could

Story & photo Mary Gardner

One of my favourite things is meeting this frog. Her presence is a small sweet confirmation of the power without name. A tiny fertile egg had become a tadpole and then an adult. Food was there when needed. The water was fresh and uncontaminated. The leaves which were once shelter from sun now become platforms for sunning. Earlier, two frogs mated, having experienced all of that living for themselves. They in turn were the result of living that goes back from one individual to another along millions of years. Another of my favourite things is the shiny green leaves emerging from the water. Submerged roots anchor the stalks of leaves. These parts also create a bridge from the nutrition of mud to that of air and sunlight. The power without name appears green with streaks of red and yellow. It tastes of the sugars and starches of the tissues of the plant. This plant, like the frog, is another result of living that also stretches back over all those barely imaginable years. Maybe my favourite

thing is water. Improbable compound of hydrogen and oxygen, defining this entire planet. Here, in this sultry season, it exists as cool liquid below as well as high clouds above. Tween these states, it is that vapour enveloping skins, fur and feathers. The humidity that all of us creatures inhale and share again as exhalations, sweat, spit, urine and tears. The haze off the sea. The evaporation that gently blurs the long view from a hilltop or along the beach. Such power and with no name. Frogs are favourite symbols of transformation. European stories tell of princes caught in spells and turned

into amphibians. To become human again, the drama looks to the alchemy of love. Chinese stories also tell of frogs but more often as characters who are wise advisors in their own right. They have already come through the change of self. In the stories, the human characters listen to the frog’s reports of meeting with a nameless power. The message guides them closer to the reality made of many lives all tangled together. My favourite thing is that I do encounter a frog, a plant or water. The whirl of entirely human enterprise can act as a set of blinkers or a blindfold. I appreciate these interrup-

tions. They are opportunities to hear about the conditions and circumstances of others. There are so many encounters to be had: with the red dragonfly, an old gum tree or the edge of a cyclone far far away. Some places seem more likely settings but these encounters can be everywhere. When I think slowly about it, I admit encounters require something else. Some cooperation is occurring, on scales I cannot entirely comprehend. What I do know is that I, like other people, are constantly prepped to notice better and observe more carefully. Some of this I learn this from some one who learned from some other in a network

harnessing the thoughts of those who are not stuck in the box, trapped in the ‘dominant paradigm’, to solve the more intractable problems. Our political system is not up to the job. Jim Nutter Main Arm

ness and wealthy individuals use their money and connections to take and retain power.’ Another way they do it is by getting the Greens to collude with the coalition to disenfranchise those voters unpatriotic enough to vote for someone other than a coalition, Labor or Greens candidate. That’s 25 per cent of voters. And why are the Greens doing it? Self-interest. The changes to voting in the senate will likely result in more Greens senators be-

ing elected, giving them a greater chance of holding the balance of power which will give them more influence/ leverage in negotiations with governments. Self-interest. Don’t be fooled when they claim it will be more democratic. It’s not more democratic to make 25 per cent of the population’s voting intentions more difficult to express. It’s anti-democratic. Okay, it’s not great that, by gaming preferences, someone with 0.5 per cent of votes gets continued on page 14

be the more difficult role. I often wonder what any frog remembers of being a tadpole. Do tadpoles anticipate becoming frogs? Such questions, lolling in the hot air and humidity. Like this season, they are another one of my favourite things.

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Above the line or below, the senate vote card is exhausting Phillip Frazer

The coalition government is trying to get new rules for senate elections through parliament in time for the vote Turnbull will call for July 2 – if he wants it to be for every house and senate seat – or for September if it’s just a regular house and half-senate election. The new rules are supposed to fix the problem of people like Ricky Muir (Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party) who became one of Victoria’s 12 senators after getting only 17,122 votes – even though at least 483,076 votes are required to win a seat in Victoria. Muir and other microparty candidates won because the current preferential system of voting, which allows your second, third, or fourth preference to be counted if your first, second or third choices are eliminated for having too few votes, got complicated by a 1983 reform that was pushed through with insufficient thinking, like this reform will be. Muir got votes ‘transferred’ from several other microparties who had even fewer votes than he had, and then his

enlarged vote put him ahead of some larger parties (DLP, WikiLeaks, Family First), and after he got some of their transferred votes, he had more votes than the third candidate on Labor’s list, so that the Labor candidate’s preferences went mostly to the Greens who won one seat but had their ‘surplus’ votes passed on to the Sex Party, putting them ahead of Palmer’s party, which in turn passed most of their eliminated votes to… Ricky Muir. You got that? No, that’s why something does need to be fixed.

Ricky who? In the end, Ricky Muir’s vote consisted of his initial 17,122 plus 472,424 transferred preferences. Most, or possibly all, those 472,424 votes were from people who never intended to vote for Ricky. The main reason people have, for years, voted for someone they never heard of was that the party they did vote for, whether that was the Liberal party or the Motor Enthusiasts or whatever, had sent the Electoral Commission a list of second, third, and fourth preferences. Most

Senator Ricky Muir, beneficiary of surplus votes, is congratulated by Senator Jacqui Lambie after delivering his maiden speech in parliament. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

voters didn’t look at those lists on the AEC website, or read them on the how-tovote cards. Who knew your fourth preference would ever matter, and who knew your preferences had been decided for you, probably with choices you would never have made yourself? Now, having said all that, let’s face another huge fact of life in the Australian senate: the only time politicians discuss anything in a reflective or reasonable-argument way in parliament these days is in senate hearings when the microparty senators – or un-

der Gillard/Rudd, the crossbenchers – get to talk. If there were a survey of which pollies we all thought did a goodish job, I’m betting Andrew Wilkie, Rob Oakeshott, Tony Windsor, Ricky Muir and Jacqui Lambie would outpoll Tony Abbott, Bill Shorten, Malcolm Turnbull and all the big party members who most punters don’t know anything about. So, what reform is being pushed by Turnbull and his malinois Mathias Cormann?

Wildcards They want to kill any possibility that wildcard politicians will again be elected – by eliminating those cross-preferencing lists. If you want to choose your own preferences, all the way through a hundred or so candidates, you can – that’s what voting ‘below the line’ means, because the long lists with all those little boxes are below a big black line. About half a million Australians go to the trouble of doing this, and they will still be able to. The preferences determined by the parties themselves will no longer apply, except that party bosses will still list their own would-be senators in the order they’ve agreed on in hot-air-filled backrooms: the right faction

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elected to the senate but it’s certainly preferable to a system where minority views can’t be expressed. Some minor tweaking of the quotas should be able to fix that without reducing the possibility of diversity in parliament. Liberals, Nats, Labor and the Greens all game the preferences system. They all do it, every election. They’re just not as successful at it. It’s not true that the proposed changes will allow voters to express their intentions 14 March 2, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

gets numbers 1 and 2, the left gets 3 and 4, and spots 5 and 6 go to Jenny and Joe as tokens because we’ll never win that many seats in a halfsenate election.

Below the line

line, not un-partied candidates, Clive Palmer is trying to herd micropartiers such as Bob Day (Family First) and David Leyonhjelm (pseudolibertarian) into a new United Australia Party. Debate about the new rules rages, on websites more than in any venue where pollies have to answer to people. One major provision that was not recommended by the Committee of New Rules, is that, if it all looks too hard, or you can’t possibly identify six parties to preference, you can simply put 1 in your favourite party’s box above the line, and walk away. Critics say this encourages the big parties by allowing their large numbers of ‘excess’ votes to be thrown out. Senators get elected when they get a quota of their state’s votes and excess votes over the quota are either transferred to voters’ next preferences, or ‘exhausted’, meaning no-one gets those excess votes.

The proposal as it stands, which has the Greens’ and Xenophon’s support so it will be passed even though Labor will vote against, says you can preference which parties you would vote for if yours is eliminated, by numbering the parties (listed above the line) 1 through 6. In other words, you can preference parties but not persons. If you want to pick and choose individual candidates, you have to take the time to vote below the line and risk stuffing up too many times so your entire vote is rejected. All this means that tiny parties, no longer allowed to push each other’s preferences around the room like dancers doing musical chairs, will never get elected the way Ricky Muir did. And individuals like Nick Xenophon and Jaqui Lambie won’t have a chance either unless they are very well known, like Nick and Jaqui, and they create a new party, which Nick’s doing and (so far) Jaqui isn’t. Precisely because only parties will be listed above the

Q Phillip Frazer has, over the years, voted for Gough Whitlam and Barack Obama, and preferenced Rose Wanchap last among the Byron Greens, who should have known. See more at coorabellridge.com.

more fully. We can do that now by voting below the line and numbering the candidates ourselves. Problem is that to deter below-the-line voting (they want you to vote above the line so their preferences will apply) you have to number all squares, which can be in the hundreds. By reducing the number of squares below the line to be numbered to, say, the number of senate places to be filled, those who wish to allocate their own preferences could do so more easily and those content to have their

preferences gamed by the party they vote for can vote above the line. This would be more democratic. It is not believable that the proposed changes will lead to a more democratic outcome. It will just make it more likely that a Liberal, National, Labor or Greens candidate will be elected at the expense of independents or minor parties. That would be a less democratic outcome. Be a smart voter. Vote below the line. Warren Kennedy Mullumbimby

Bit of a joke Advocates of more preferencing say this makes the whole recommendation that you rank your six best parties above the line a bit of a joke, because most folks will just vote 1; they want those excess votes to be distributed to other preferenced parties, and they say you also should be able to list your choices among your own party’s candidates. Meanwhile, the ‘firing’ of the Rickies and Jaquis will add to the people’s sense that the big-party politicians should be fired, for making no sense.

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NORPA reveals a thrilling year of performing arts in 2016 NORPA has revealed an outstanding season of theatre and performance for all tastes and ages this year. Among the ten shows on offer is a new NORPA work, Dreamland, that will be performed in and around Eureka Hall in the hinterland for two weeks in November. Created by the same team behind NORPA’s hit show Railway Wonderland, Dreamland has been developed in association with Arts Northern Rivers ‘If These Halls Could Talk’ project that connects creative teams with the communities of numerous rural halls across the region. ‘We love being based in regional Australia,’ says NORPA artistic director

Julian Louis ‘We thrive working in the northern rivers community as it reflects essential notions of what Australian culture is and can be. This community values art, embraces diversity, isn’t afraid of a challenge and expresses itself boldly.’ Louis describes NORPA’s 2016 Season as ‘gutsy and glitzy and celebrates the depths of human expression and the spectacle of performance.’ In a further boost for the region, NORPA unveiled Lismore Laughs, a new regular comedy event attracting high-profile comedians to the region. Kicking off Lismore Laughs this year will be Hannah Gadsby in Dogmatic, Nazeem Hussain with Legally Brown and comedy

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Northern Rivers International Women’s Day Here in this Northern Rivers Women in Business feature we are using International Women’s Day to focus on some of the amazingly talented women who conduct their business in this diverse region. As women, indeed as humans, we all go about our lives doing our jobs, ﬁlling our roles, ﬁnding our purpose. However when we take a step back and look beyond our our northern rivers bubble we see a world where in some countries women are denied access to an education or are considered the property of their husbands.

Deborah Preston – Painted Earth

International Women’s Day is a chance to check in. How are women doing around the world? Equal pay? Safety? Health? Perhaps having a day that focuses on women gives us an opportunity to assess the situation both locally and globally and ask are we

Deborah Preston is a local woman who owns and operates three businesses in the area – which is really too many, she says! Two of the businesses started as small, part-time, and gradually grew into larger businesses. One is catering for retreats using organic ingredients; it began 13 years ago. The other is a business selling eco-friendly, non-toxic paints and wood finishes, Painted Earth, which started 10 years ago as a home-based business and moved into a retail shop eight years ago when it grew too big for the living room floor. Painted Earth moved to larger retail premises four years ago and a vision to set up Green Building Centre – the third business – was born. ‘I guess I am driven by being a visionary really,’ says Deb. ‘I’m usually five or 10 years ahead of the mainstream in what I see as an obvious direction for society to move in. I was cooking with organic ingredients 30 years ago when the average person didn’t know about organic food. Now organic food is valued in mainstream society. ‘Green Building is the same. It’s a business with a future. It’s obvious to me that’s the direction we have to go. ‘What’s been difficult for me personally in business is that I value many things equally if not more than personal financial gain – things such as honesty, integrity, beauty, order, kindness, social contribution, giving value for money etc. Putting these values first often means the financial rewards of a business come further down the track, but unless you have the finances and cash flow in a business you may not get further down the track.

Quit Smoking in Ten Minutes – Ingrid Gottschalk Ingrid set up her business six years ago. She had been a smoker herself and had difﬁculties stopping. This system proved successful and she wanted to help others like her. After the Quit Smoking program she also developed a program for weight-loss issues. Ingrid says, ‘My business follows a simple model, yet I endeavour to stay abreast of the latest development in brain, body, healing and energy sciences. For that reason I have incorporated some beliefchange work into my program as well.’ What Ingrid likes best about her work is seeing the difference it makes in a person’s life when they change a deep-rooted negative belief, take control of their weight or stop smoking. ‘I might not be able to change the world but if I can make a difference in one person’s life that is its own reward. I want to make the world a better place and if each of us is our best self, or even an improved self, that is what will happen.’ Ingrid and her family have lived in this area for 22 years and absolutely love it! Doing business in a close-knit community makes you very accountable because your reputation is everything and in a small community like ours word of mouth spreads very quickly. As for Ingrid’s goals, she would like to be one of the go-to people when people need to change their habits or take control of their health. Judging from successes she has had with som so some of her clients, she is already there.

‘This has been one of the hardest lessons for me in business. I liken it to valuing both the masculine and the feminine aspects of a business equally.’

Justine Dorrell – Beaumont aumont Consulting As branch manager of the northern rivers office of Beaumont Consulting, Justine Dorrell is passionate about recruitment. She loves working with clients to find fantastic people for their teams. A move from Sydney via Canberra in 2011 saw her start her local recruitment journey and she has never looked back. With her family based between Mullumbimby and the Gold Coast, Ocean Shores was a great place for Justine to call home. An opportunity in 2015 to open a branch for Beaumont was really a dream come true as she had worked for Nikki Beaumont in 2006, and loved everything that Beaumont stands for. ‘Our motto is “People Before Profit”. Putting people first means our focus is to help our clients and candidates every day to achieve great things. The profit is just the outcome, not the reason why we do what we do.’ JJustine thinks it is important to believe in yourself and not to lose focus of your dreams. ‘Starting a new office is challenging but with the support of our team, the determination to succeed and a love of what I do, I knew it would be a success.’ Her goal is for Beaumont to be the agency of choice in the local area. JJustine has good advice to other women going into business. ‘The northern rivers is a special place but having a business here can be a challenge. Embrace the community and get to know the people. To anyone starting out: know your product, your customer and have a great mentor but, most importantly, love what you do.’

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Daisy D a Sturm – Oh My Goddess! When Daisy went into the retail business she W had ha d absolutely no idea about the trade. After Aft Af t being supported by her parents from age three to follow her passion and talent ag forr dance, it was not considered a ‘safe and fo secure’ job. So she studied fashion design for se four years full time. fou After a 20-year career in dance, Af choreography, teaching and running two ch dance d da nc schools in Switzerland she rekindled my llove for fashion when I arrived in the Byron Shire. ‘I opened my shop Oh My Goddess! 15 years ago in beautiful Brunswick Heads. Starting with lingerie it morphed unintended into a one-stop-shop celebrating the total female from underwear, stockings, gloves and swimwear to fun and chic fashion, shoes and much more for goddesses of all ages and shapes.’ Daisy says her stage background deﬁnitely shaped her boutique. ‘I never found it hard to be a woman in business. Who can understand a woman better then a woman? Teaching women for 20 years to move and enjoy their bodies is quite similar to helping them look and feel their best.’ Daisy’s advice to woman going into business would be: Be prepared to work really hard, be resilient and have discipline and passion. Be ﬂexible and open to changes. Love what you do. 7 Park Street, Brunswick Heads

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8 March, 2016

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Em Emma has been in business more than 10 years. She and her husband left corporate Sydney and moved to Mullumbimby where they bought a fruit and vege shop. ‘We were Sy satisfied with the status quo and, if not, desperate to get out of the rat race and lead a simpler, more meaningful life. It was the d what is each of us going to do about it. best decision we ever made!’ b There is a women-only gathering at TThey started selling bulk foods in Eden’s Landing, the fruit and vege store, and they realised there was a huge need for a specialised bulk-food store in Mullumbimby. They started The th Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall on Source Bulk Foods in 2012. ‘We have always been passionate about the environment S Saturday March 5 to raise money and reducing waste. When we opened our first store in Mullumbimby we had no idea a for Aboriginal women and children, hhow big it would become!’ says Emma. ‘We currently have 25 stores around the country, refugees and homeless women. which is incredible!’ There are also plans to take the brand international in the near future. w The brilliantly funny Bernie Hobbs Emma says, ‘We want to make a positive impact on the environment and encourage E people to live more consciously. We truly believe in the power of one: if everyone makes p is MC, with the quirky and colourful ssmall lifestyle Kazya K and the beautifully powerful cchanges we could multi-award-winner singer, Kerrianne leave the planet a Cox. The inspiring Geash Bowler will little better for our be opening the event with 5Rhythms at kkids! ki ids ds That is our aim.’ 4.30pm. Maryanne Bristow owns Emma says are challenges, however. ‘It’s not easy and operates First Class There will be an auction and raffles to running a business and being a mother. Our two Accounts – Byron Bay. young boys always come first. It’s fantastic to see raise funds. $20 earlybird tickets at other mothers and women succeed in business. The business is fairly stickytickets.com.au (Luscious). More I think it would be great to set up a group so we new to the northern rivers info on Facebook Lantana LOVE. can all help support each other.’ though she has been in In the meantime, take time to read the the industry for more than Emma advice to other woman thinking of starting a 25 years. She brings stories of the women on this page. These business: a wealth of knowledge wise women are fine examples of how ‘Believe in yourself and your dream 100 per cent. and experience in Work hard, be kind and stay focused on what you the combination of passion, drive and bookkeeping and financial are doing.’ muliebrity can bring success not only in services to Byron Bay and business but in life. surrounding areas. ‘With the extensive resources and network provided by First Class Acco Accounts, couunts Australia’s largest bookkeeping franchise, I am able to provide a bookkeeping service that far exceeds all expectations.’ Maryanne has been part of the Byron Bay community for more than 20 years. Not only is she a small-business owner but she Mercedes Castricum in one of four solicitors at Stuart Garrett Lawyers M Me also works as a marriage celebrant, making her very aware of S+P. S+ + Here is her story: the local business requirements and atmosphere. Once upon a time at home, my young daughters said they wanted to O She was inspired to start her own business as her previous b like me. be employment was not within the local community and required a would ask myself, ‘Did they mean me in my role as Mum and Iw great deal of travel. Maryanne wanted to work close to home cconfidante, or did they mean me in my role as student and university co and be more involved with the local community. ‘I am a driven participant/graduate speaker/lawyer?’ pa hard-working woman and figured if I put the same amount of For the years that I read fairytales to them, I would always leave out Fo time and energy from being employed into my own business I ‘happily ever after’ and replace with, ‘and she had children of her ‘h would be successful.’ own who she read to every night and when they were older, she o ow Maryanne says the best advice that she has been given is: went off to university and became a lawyer’. w ‘Success is not measured by money; success is different for I realised that I was the perfect person to help my girls to see a everyone. For me success will be measured by achieving my version vve e of success that was not necessarily driven by money. goals in business, spending time with family and friends and It became less important import about how others saw me, and more important about how I doing the things that I enjoy. If I can find this balance, I will be could influence my girls to grow into strong, successful and compassionate women. successful!’ As graduate speaker, I realised that it would be pointless to deliver a speech that would resonate with the academic procession… after all, they were already ‘successful’. Julie-Ann Manahan’s passion for real estate and love for all things northern rivers led Julie It was essential that I deliver a speech that her to open Raine&Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads. Her enthusiasm and vast would connect with the children. marketing experience have proven a successful recipe in creating lifelong bonds with her ma So I pitched my speech to my girls, and all satisfied clients. sat the other little kids sitting there, bored and Juli Julie-Ann relocated from the Hawkesbury in 2014, with her husband and business fidgeting. pa partner Charlie Markham. They enjoyed years of holidays in the hinterland; our region’s Success! I could see the kids sit up straight pa paradise is now their chosen home. With their combined real estate expertise, you now and peer towards me with squinted eyes, ha have access to the support and know-how they offer to make your own property dreams listening intently to my fairytale. be become reality! The crux of which was: Cinderella and Snow Jul Julie-Ann is actively engaged in local events, and her standout positive attitude, sincerity White (and all the others) had their own an and friendly demeanour are easy to spot. If you see her on one of her rare days off, she children, faced life’s struggles with love and is happy to connect and share her wealth of knowledge while sipping a coffee, walking laughter, and when they could, they went to th the beach, or enjoying the many activities our community offers. university to become whatever they wanted – Julie-Ann shares her sales style: ‘The art of selling a property lies in open communication, Ju because they could! trusting relationships and providing exceptional customer service. I give my clients my tru Somewhere recently (on Facebook, I think), I all, so the results speak for themselves.’ This reflects her belief that every client is royalty, a read a quote which struck a chord and went accordingly… which is why Julie-Ann Manahan is the ideal choice to successfully and should be treated trea something like this: Teach your daughters to handle the sale or purchase of your next home! worry less about fitting into glass slippers and If you have any property-related questions or just wish to pop in for a chat, you’ll find her at Raine&Horne Ocean Shores, more about shattering glass ceilings (author Ocean Village Shopping Centre. unknown)!

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BYRON’S TIMEHONOURED PHYSIOTHERAPY CELEBRATES 21 YEARS Phil Walshe and his dedicated team at Byron Bay Physiotherapy proudly celebrate 21 years of service. ‘During the past 21 years we’ve treated, trained and advised more than 150,000 patients, mentored 100s of students, athletes and workplace trainees.’ The practice continues to flourish and this is attributed to the expert skill and dedication of Phil and his outstanding team. 6685 8532 www.byronphysio.com.au

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Health and Healing GINKGO TREE CLASSICAL MEDICINE Based on the principles of classical east Asian medicine, Qigong practices are designed to enhance one’s physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Even simple techniques, when practised daily, can make profound changes to one’s daily health. Qigong classes at Ginkgo Tree are taught by AHPRA-registered Chinese medicine practitioners with extensive experience in medical Qigong techniques. www.ginkgotreebyronbay.com t 6684 7910 m 0438 841 224.

BRUNSWICK HEADS OSTEOPATHY bids farewell to osteopath Emily Pepper, who is having a baby. We are delighted to welcome back osteopath Amelia Rocco, who replaces Emily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The great team of associates includes: Toby Mills RMIT 2009 – background in dance and Pilates and is currently a senior teacher of Ziran QiGong. André Kleinbaum Unitec (NZ) 2009 – uses a variety of techniques, including structural, visceral and cranial.

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CRANIOSACRAL Craniosacral at its most refined is a synthesis of art, science and meditation. These complementary aspects of this most subtle bodywork are given thorough consideration in the courses offered by Craniosacral Australia. A new training is commencing with an introductory weekend 16–17 April, the first part of a four-weekend level 1 course. The basic training consists of three levels at six-monthly intervals. Students are then supported by an ongoing advanced training with a weekend every three months. There is a free introductory evening at the Byron Community Centre 7pm, Wednesday 13 April. The courses, in our dedicated studio at South Golden Beach, are conducted by Dhyan Trevor and Lydia (Heera) Cattani. Trevor has taught craniosacral for 20 years. Heera, 25 years a yoga teacher, has practised craniosacral since 1993. info@craniosacral.com.au www.craniosacral.com.au ph: 0411 810 049.

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Property insider Attention all agents: The REINSW has its Real Estate’s Big Day Out, the 2016 Roadshow coming to Byron Bay on 7 June. There is a principals-only session worth three CPD points and a general industry update worth nine CPD points. You can find out more information and Gary says he continues to register via reinsw.com.au. meet lots of buyers at the high end of the market: those Gary Brazenor (pictured) moving from the cities to the is one of the consultants at beautiful Byron Shire. Not Unique Estates. Unique only baby boomers but an Estates specialises in the increasing number of families marketing and sales of looking to escape the rat race. ‘unique’ and luxury homes. ‘If anything,’ says Gary, ‘there is Property Insider reported last currently a shortage of listings in week that there were clear the area with the usual demand signs the market may well be for hinterland properties softening; however, Gary says and homes in towns close the anecdotes he is hearing tell to Byron, such as Bangalow, another story. with Mullumbimby becoming increasing popular as well. ‘I recently met a couple selling a property in Sydney’s Gary says, ‘Even in a strong Lower North Shore. At the market it is worth presenting initial open home they had your property to the highest 55 inspections with nine of standards. After all we can’t contracts taken. Perhaps it is all have lighthouse views with reflective of performance in a northeasterly aspect to seal the higher end of the market.’ the deal.

At least to start, stick to one The best idea is to try to see your home through the eyes suburb or city and know the of a potential buyer. Your market well, including the home should feel clean, restful public transport on offer. and de-cluttered, and look like 6. Plan to lift the rent. Most it has been well cared for.’ properties are sold on a multiple of the yield they produce. Increasing the rent The Macquarie Group have is a starting point to lifting a quick 6-point checklist for the property’s value. investors. 1. Check your risk profile. Ask yourself if you’re comfortable carrying debt and making additional investments. 2. Ensure your income is stable and adequate to support the debt if a tenant moves out or unexpected costs come up. 3. Develop a life plan that considers events that may arise, such as having children, travelling, studying or changing jobs. You can accommodate these events if you have a clear, documented plan. 4. Assess each investment on its own merits and risks. Expected returns – income plus capital gain – must exceed the borrowing costs over the long term. 5. Invest in what you know.

In a media release from the Real Estate Institute of NSW, president John Cunningham says there is no advantage in removing negative gearing. He said removing negative gearing from existing properties will not solve the supply problem. Mr Cunningham goes on to say, ‘People who invest in residential property do so as it is considered a safe haven but at the same time there is risk and, as such a large assets class, that risk is high. Negative gearing lessens that risk slightly. People are generally terrified of shares and don’t trust government with super, whereas property provides them with a sense of security as they can see and touch it.’

As well as launching the new Remax Coastal – The Real Estate Collective, they are about to launch a new app made in Byron called REALTA at the International Property Expo in Las Vegas. The REALTA apps allows the Remax Coastal team to create video walk throughs of properties on their phones and immediately message buyers directly with the video link. For more information contact Matt Towner matt.towner@ remax.com.au. Gazumping is a term that is used when an owner has accepted an offer on a property and then accepts another offer from a different buyer. The first buyer is said to have been ‘gazumped’. This can only happen if contracts have not been exchanged. Until a written Contract of Sale has exchanged between the parties there is no binding contract. A contract can be exchanged with a ‘cooling off ’ period or this can be waived if a signed Section 66W

Certificate is attached to the contract. Contracts exchanged at auction are unconditional; they have no ‘cooling off ’ period. If as a purchaser, an offer is submitted with a signed contract with a 66W certificate and payment of 10 per cent deposit to the vendor’s agent then they have placed themselves in the best position to have the offer accepted, contracts exchanged quickly and therefore avoid being gazumped. Purchasers don’t realise the an agent must present all offers to vendors at any stage up until contracts have been exchanged. Even offers of the same price but perhaps with different terms can sometimes be more attractive to a vendor.

HAVE ANYTHING TO LET US KNOW ABOUT? Any new faces? Career milestones? Exceptional results? Market observations? Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to you out in the field? Email propertyinsider@echo.net.au.

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Beach house plus guest accom in the centre of town Loads of character, timber ﬂoors and high ceilings Total privacy with a glorious bush backdrop A huge veranda creates a perfect outdoor living room 4th bedroom, bathroom and living with separate access Ideal holiday home or home plus potential income

Open: Price:

Saturday, 5 March 1.00 – 1.30pm $1,150,000 to $1,250,000

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

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Fantastic lifestyle block with rural outlook Situated high and level on approx. 4½ acres Walking distance to Federal village Big family home requiring ﬁnishing touches Grow your own organic veges and run some chooks First time offered for sale in this wonderful established community

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 5 March 1.00 – 1.30pm Auction Pending Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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21 CHILDE STREET, BYRON BAY

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From the moment you arrive, it is evident that this home is special Lovingly restored with recycled rainforest timber ﬂoors Stained glass windows, wooden louvres & doors, cathedral ceilings Directly opposite Belongil Beach, stroll to fabulous local restaurants Boasting a steady holiday letting income with solid bookings This property embodies the envied indoor/outdoor nth coast lifestyle

Open: Enquiries:

Thursday, 3 March 12.00 – 12.30pm Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 | James Young 0419 856 840

69 PATERSON STREET, BYRON BAY

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Views from Tallows to the Lighthouse, Bay & Hinterland beyond Overlooking Crown reserve and National Park Large 914m2 block with development potential Partly renovated with 4 beds including separate guest quarters High ceilings, bamboo ﬂoors and marble bathrooms Easy walk to town and Clarkes Beach

Open: Price: Enquiries:

By Appointment $1,750,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

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Best offer by COB Friday March 18th Easy care rural living with all the luxuries – ‘Buddha’s Retreat’ Nth facing 2.7 acres designed for relaxation and privacy Inviting 5 bed home with various living spaces, gourmet kitchen Entertaining decks, large pool, Balinese gazebo, tropical gardens Only moments’ drive to Byron Bay’s CBD and beautiful beaches

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 5 March 11.00 – 11.30am $1,795,000 to $1,970,000 Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

LOT 1 & LOT 2 189 TYAGARAH ROAD, TYAGARAH

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Iconic parcel of land within 5 minutes to coast 104.37 hectares (258 acres) DA approval to allow 2 separate titles Established business sold as a going concern Build your dream home and enjoy the space Premium location moments to beaches, motorway and facilities

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 5 March 11.00 – 11.30am 2nd April if not sold prior Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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Property Excellent redevelopment site

Ultimate waterfront playground! Relax in style and enjoy the view

7 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads 175 Overall Drive, Pottsville 112 Paterson Street, Byron Bay Contact agent for price $859,000 – $920,000 5 3 2 4 2 1

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An outstanding opportunity exists for the astute investor. The first time offered for sale in over 20 years, this property offers many options with a zoning of B4 mixed use. This favourable zoning permits dual occupancies, commercial and retail development, medical centres, multi dwelling housing, residential flats and shop top housing STCA. Located in the high profile area of Brunswick Heads on a level 1011sqm block with 3 street frontages the options are endless. Currently there is an office, 2 garages, 2 carports, storeroom, 2 toilets and ample parking. Perfectly positioned an easy walk to the thriving hub of Brunswick Heads, the river and beach – opportunities like these are few and far between for such a rare and unique property. Contact us today for further information.

This beautifully designed Craftsman Home offers the complete package! Perfectly positioned on a 738m2 block of land in the much sought-after Black Rocks Estate so whether you are into fishing, surfing, sailing, boating or simply relaxing walks on the foreshore... look no further! Unquestionably one of the best creek-front locations on the Tweed, this home is located only seconds from the estuary and Pottsville’s prestige beach. This property offers everything you need to live the ultimate waterfront life. Main bedroom with WIR and ensuite spilling out to a spacious private deck capturing the sea breezes while you sit and relax to the sound of the ocean. Light filled spacious living area designed to capture the pure essence of coastal living. The property features 5 bedrooms with built-ins & ceiling fans; outdoor entertaining area; craftsman built home; spacious timber staircase; rear access to walking track, creek and beach; oversized garage; kitchen with stone bench and plenty of storage; side access for boats and caravans; fully insulated; solar panels; ceiling fans throughout; tank water servicing laundry and toilets; park and playground opposite; walkways through to Kingscliff.

Open: By appointment Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 First National Byron Bay

Open: Saturday 12.30 – 1.15pm Contact: Kylie Charlton, Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads

Well positioned along the famous Paterson Street ridgeline, the 180 degree views from this beautifully renovated property take in Coopers Shoot, the Mt Warning hinterland around to the beaches of Byron Bay. The home comprises 3 large bedrooms on the upper level and a separate master suite on the ground floor. The master suite allows options of spilt level family living or the possibility of additional income-producing accommodation. Whether it be indoor enjoyment from the large living room or outdoor deck entertaining, it’s all about the large expansive aspect. The property is within walking distance of town, cafes & beaches and the elevated position captures the northerly breezes. There is extra storage in the garage plus additional off-street parking. Open:

Outlook and privacy in Suffolk Park

4 Orchid Place, Suffolk Park. Easy care and established gardens, room for pool (STCA) Elevated, split level family home in Flat walk to Suffolk village & beaches, quiet cul de sac, on 685m2 block 5 mins drive to Byron Bay Upper level-master bedroom-ensuite, Price $750,000. BIR, ceiling fan with private balcony Web ID: 1P0975. 3 other bedrooms over 2 levels, all with BIR & ceiling fans Contact: Mark 0429 868 001, Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Open plan kitchen & living area opens onto elevated, covered balcony Separate lounge area, floorplan great for families or guests G $65UIDE 0,0 00

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81 Bentick Street, Ballina. Sundrenched, fenced rear yard with established gardens Circa 1940s art deco home, lovingly 2 restored, 607m level block Central location – flat walk to Ballina town centre, clubs, shops and park Main bedroom – multiple built-ins and drawers, ensuite + dressing room Web ID: 1P0903. Stunning array of polished and waxed Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms timbers feature throughout Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Open plan kitchen and dining, sunroom + two living spaces North-facing rear verandah plus pergola, oversized SLUG/workshop

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Immaculate home – ocean views to Flat Rock 17 Palisade Way Lennox Head. Good sized 865.7m2 corner block – elevated & expansive views 3 generous sized bedrooms – all with built-in robes & ceiling fans Modern, renovated kitchen, stone bench tops PLUS views Salt water inground pool – solar heated for swimming all year round Ducted reverse cycle A/C, external shutters on bedroom windows

Wednesday 2 March 10.00 – 10.30am Saturday 5 March 10.00 – 10.30am Contact: Christian Sergiacomi 0400 221 653 Byron Bay Property Sales 6685 8575

Separate studio/workshop with power,

established & low care gardens Located in popular area of Lennox – close to village & beaches Web ID: 1P1027. Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001

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6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina. Step out to bike/walk pathway to Ballina, Shaws Bay & beaches Panoramic views from bridge to bridge over North Creek – Waterfront No need for a car – flat walk into Ballina The current owners will greatly miss Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms their annual family holidays Web ID: 1P1024. The property is otherwise holiday let with solid repeat bookings Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Spacious open plan kitchen/living with large bedrooms & built-ins Sold as is fully furnished – perfect for invester or owner occupier

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Unique & private farmlet in Broken Head 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head. Private & peaceful 6.575ha, minutes from Broken Head beach Separated into 5 fenced paddocks, ideal for horse enthusiasts Mix of natural timbered areas – bush trails for walking and riding 3 dams (1 spring fed), 3 open stables (5m x 5m) + a round yard Elevated 3 bed home-stunning use of various timbers throughout

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Large private family home with ocean views 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Open plan living with outdoor private courtyard & patios Renovated kitchen, lounge & study perfect for home office Huge 70m2 private & partly covered deck at rear In-ground pool + ionised water, DC inverter pool pump 4KW/22 panel solar system, A/C, ample storage, DLUG

Large machinery shed (17.5m x 9m) has commercial kitchen approved Located in the Ballina Shire but with the Broken Head address Web ID: 1P1022. Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms Contact: Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001, Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

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Set on 1218m block, fenced yard, close to Lennox Established gardens fruit trees + organic veg. gardens Price $930,000. Web ID: 1P027. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

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Property Immaculate home – ocean views Brand new, commanding views Lifestyle acreage with ocean views 17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head 10 Laverty Court, Mullumbimby 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry Auction – guide $775,000 For Sale $879,000 Auction if not sold prior 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 2

Located on a low maintenance 865.7m2 corner block, this recently renovated home oozes appeal. Enjoy panoramic ocean and hinterland views to as far south as Evans Heads from the elevated large balcony. There are 2 living areas and the open plan kitchen/ family area flows on to the entertaining area outside. The in-ground pool is solar heated for year round swimming and is set amongst low care established gardens. There is nothing for you to do – just move in! Perfect for a family or those wanting some peace and quiet in a spacious home. Features include ducted a/c, separate studio/workshop with power, plenty of room for boat/van at side of property, abundance of under house storage and 3.5kW solar roof panels.

Architect designed contemporary home well positioned on an elevated 1363m2 block, with a stunning backdrop of mature Brushbox trees. The home exudes style and design, with a north aspect and panoramic views of Mt Chincogan and Mt Warning. Light and airy open plan living, dining and kitchen, bamboo flooring and high ceilings. Bi-fold doors opening onto spacious covered verandas, perfect for capturing the breeze. For winter a slow combustion heater. Three bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms, master with walk-in robe and ensuite. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and NBN is available onsite. Nothing to do... move in and hang up your clothes!

Open: Saturday 5 March 12-12.30pm Auction: 5.30pm March 16 in our rooms Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Lois Buckett Real Estate

Open: 5 March 11 – 11.45am Contact: Ruth Russell 0402 855 929 Professionals Mullumbimby

Open: Saturday, 5 March 2.00 – 2.30pm Auction: April 2 Contact: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 First National Byron Bay

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39/40–48 KAMALA CRESCENT, CASUARINA 360 DEGREE VIEW PARADISE!

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Wake up to beautiful Casuarina Beach! Just metres from your luxury 3 bedroom apartment, and a stroll to the best Casuarina has to oﬀer, including lush parklands, specialty shops, restaurants and cafes. This apartment oﬀers a unique opportunity to invest in one of the north coast’s most sought-after paradise locations and is zoned both holiday and residential giving you unrestricted use for holiday rental, permanent rental or owner occupy. • Saltwater pool & separate plunge pool & heated spa • Gym membership, barbecue facilities • 2 car spaces, double lockable caged storage • Lift to all levels & security key pad entry • Private rooftop entertaining area & balcony overlooking pool • Reverse-cycle ducted aircon & ceiling fans throughout

View Agent

By Appointment Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740

Saturday 11.00am – Midday Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

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This is a bonanza lifestyle block as the views are wonderful looking back to Cape Byron and Julian Rocks. The block itself is well laid out with a Eucalypt windbreak to the south, open vistas and cleared, gently sloping land to the north and east plus a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 living area brick and tile home. There is also alternative access via a 2nd driveway and an another building platform ideal for a studio, or perhaps the home of your dreams. Under the local statutory planning guidelines the block could be further developed (STCA) – 1 Extend the existing dwelling as an expanded dwelling; 2 Use the dwelling as a ‘Bed and Breakfast’; 3 Add a secondary dwelling; 4 (granny flat/studio); 5 Add an additional attached dwelling to form an attached dual occupancy. The site location is premium being only 5 minutes to Federal village, 12 minutes to Mullumbimby and 25 minutes to the coast.

2 ULPIRRA COURT, OCEAN SHORES TWO ABODES – ONE STUNNING PROPERTY PEACEFUL, PRIVATE BEAUTIFUL Located in a quiet cul-de-sac is this truly exceptional home. Upstairs features a unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath whilst downstairs has a large 1 bed apartment which could be ideal for home business, artist work space, in-law accommodation… the list goes on. • Light & Bright formal and casual living rooms • Gorgeous & romantic bedrooms • Ultra chic, brand new bathroom with deep stand alone bath • Towering tropical gardens • Sparkling Salt Water Pool • Plenty of room for additional granny ﬂat/studio (STCA) • Elevated and private position • 1170 sqm block of land

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• Ocean and beach break view with northeast aspect • Freshwater pool with swim & spa jets, waterfall and sundeck • Beautiful timber kitchen with exquisite granite tops • Solar power, solar hot water, irrigated low maintenance gardens • Elevated 827m2 block bordering the tropical bush reserve • Relaxed outdoor lifestyle with privacy and comfortable living

Auction: On site Saturday 12th March 2016 at 12pm

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155-159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Wed 12-12.30pm 4 Barby Crescent, Bangalow. Thu & Sat 10-10.30am Lot 19 Campbell Lane, Bangalow. Thu & Sat 11-11.30am Lots 1 and 18 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Thu 11-11.30am 21 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Thu 12-12.30pm 7-9 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Thu 12-12.30pm 2/3 Sallywattle Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am 256 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 10-10.30am 5 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 11-11.30am Lots 1 and 2, 189 Tyagarah Road, Tyagarah. Sat 11-11.30am 33 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11.30am 26 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12.30pm 627 Myocum Road, Myocum. Sat 12-12.30pm 9 Callistemon Drive, Federal. Sat 1-1.30pm 75 Butler Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1-1.30pm 9 Sansom Street, Bangalow. Sat 2-2.30pm 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry. Sat 2-2.30pm 46 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 3-3.30pm 106 Arkinstall Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 3-3.30pm

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1390 Hinterland Highway, Bangalow. Contact James or Tara 26 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. $925,000 to $975,000 106 Arkinstall Road, Tuntable Creek. Auction 627 Myocum Road, Myocum. Contact agent

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17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head, Guide $775,000 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head Guide $1.2m-$1.32m 6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina 47 Hutley Drive, Lennox Head $710,000

PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 197 Kielys Rd, Mooball $1,400,000

Frangipani Cottage – Burringbar

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Cute and comfortable + hard to find Gas cooking, town water, sewered Two blocks total 2023m2 Short distance to Main St shops, bus stop 2 bedroom cottage with built-ins Price $444,000. One neat bathroom Contact Stuart Cahill 02 6677 1699 or Open plan living/kitchen 0478 651 490. Double glass doors open onto large undercover timber deck; carport under Subtropical plantings, ornamentals amid assorted natives, palm forest

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PROFILE

Sticky Wicket Bar

Sean’s On The Balcony

Story and photos by Lesley Hannaford and Cristina Sharratt

You would have noticed the changing face of Cocomangas in recent weeks as it evolved into The Sticky Wicket Bar. I’m sure many of you would have darkened the door of Cocomangas over the years. It was a Byron institution and one of the few places in town run successfully by the same owners, Sue and Gary, for more than 20 years. Changing lifestyles and their English/ Canadian backgrounds led them to the idea of the North American-style sports bar with a nod to the British local pub – something a little different for Byron Bay. A place where everyone is welcome to have a drink, eat great food or catch up on national and international sport on a choice of 13 screens. Whatever you follow, chances are they’ll be showing it. If it isn’t, let them know and they’ll put it on. When I went it was Manchester United, ice-cold wine and three really good fish tacos – heaven. And don’t think the food and drink take second place to the action. The Americaninfluenced menu delivers fresh food made daily by head chef Tom Gower – perfect accompaniments to their impressive range of tap and bottled beers, wine and cocktails. Cricket-stump beer taps are a fun touch and the beer menu is unique with Melbourne craft brewers Cricketers Arms and Asahi Black on tap. The legendary Cocomangas Jam Jar cocktails are still available and only $10 during happy hour – Mon–Fri 5–6pm – along with some mighty fine $1 wings.

by Vivienne Pearson

And parents rejoice as kids meals are served with veges if you want a break from their very moreish fries. Add to this some great live music downstairs Weds to Sat – see Echo Gigs for details – and DJs upstairs Friday/Saturday nights from 9pm. And if you want to dust off those skates, get down to the Disco Inferno nights with the amazing DJ Flashdance – Ali May. Q The Sticky Wicket Bar – 32 Jonson St – 6685 8493 – Open 7 days from 12pm.

Who wouldn’t visit Byron Bay as often as they could? For chef Sean Connolly, that’s going to be around twice a month. He’ll be flying in from places as diverse as Auckland, Sydney and Adelaide as he flits around his growing restaurant empire. Sean first visited Byron Bay nearly 30 years ago. ‘I had a camper van and long curly hair,’ he laughs. He was left with the overwhelming impression of Byron being a place ‘famous for being hospitable.’ Sean is now on the giving rather than receiving end of the hospitality divide – this week he is officially launching his newest restaurant venture: The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co. He bought the restaurant in October, along with business partner, restaurateur Fraser Short. Since then, they have gradually worked to improve the kitchen and change the menu to ensure all was up to speed before any official launch. ‘We’re now locked and loaded,’ he says, giving strong credit to local chef Glenn Mason, who Sean sees as ‘an extension of me and my recipes.’ The new menu is an ex-

tension of various facets of Sean’s culinary experience. His personal favourite is the lamb shoulder, which, along with his signature dish Duck Fat Fish & Chips (and his still distinctive accent), hark back to his Yorkshire upbringing. He knows that these meals aren’t to everyone’s taste, so has created more of a seafood focus than some of his other restaurants. Further vegetarian dishes are being developed, using the ‘great and inspiring local producers’.

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Sean has a growing taste for raw foods and juices, finding these helpful in balancing the less-healthy eating that can come with a hectic lifestyle. He may have lost his long curly hair and camper van, but Sean clearly has a bit of Byron within.

Billi Indian In ndian

V EG A FOON & G D A LU T E VAI N F L AB R E LE E

Authentic Aut entic

Indian Restaurant Exciting New Menu OPEN Tuesday– Sunday 5pm to late Closed Monday

CHEF SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT CATERING 10% OFF FOR SENIORS EVERY DAY

Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!

AVAILABLE for parties

8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel • 6680 3352 • BYO • Credit cards

‘A Taste of Asia’ Buffet

Legend Pizza

River St, Ballina Phone 6686 2544 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks

Friday 4 March from 6pm Spinnakers Adult $23.50, Child 12/U $12, Child Under 5 Free ‘Absolutely 80’s’ Pre-Dinner and Show $53.50 (Pre-Sale Only)

Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au

Bangalow Dining Rooms

Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com

Cafe Novella

Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

The Bolt Hole

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BYRON BAY

6687 1144

Hog’s Breath Cafe Open 7 Days, 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner from 5.30pm 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 5320 www.hogsbreath.com.au

O-Sushi

O-Sushi – Since 2004

Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 Coolangatta The Strand Marine Pde 07 5536 5455 Broadbeach The Oracle, 12 Charles Ave 07 5570 2166 www.osushi.com.au

An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chef’s specials

OPEN 7–4 Sun–Tues OPEN 7–LATE Thurs–Sat BYO & TAKEAWAY Bay St opp Main Beach & Surf Club For bookings: 6685 7348

FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days

Nights from THURSDAY

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Ballina RSL Club

BANGALOW

Good Taste Eating Out Guide

Locals specials Fresh Mediterranean inspired dishes Breakfast / lunch / dinner on the deck or TAKEAWAY

We love smoking up an American Barbeque storm on our wood-fired smoker all the way from Kansas, USA. Check out our website for our food menu Refuge, Grog & Barbeque www.thebolthole.com.au. 5pm–Midnight (Mon–Sat) Fancy just a drink? Our bar features 69 whiskeys, 5pm–11pm (Sun) 40 gins, craft cocktails, organic & biodynamic wines 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay and craft beers in cans. Catch you soon! hello@thebolthole.com.au 6685 8410 PEACE : LOVE : GROG : BBQ

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late.

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1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

The Green Bistro at Club Byron Lunch: 11.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to SundayÂ (closed Mondays)Â 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 Marvell Street 6685 6202

Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria

Lemongrass Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443

Mon-Fri 7.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228 www.lusciousfoods.com.au

The Restaurant @ Raeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

REPUBLIK restaurant & bar Lunch Thursâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm Dinner every night 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com

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Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Traditional Thai

SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

Here the ambrosial meals are cooked to order and the scrumptious cocktails and mocktails thrust you into a land of wonderful tales.

Dine-in and takeaway BYO

Fins Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

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The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au

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GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

Open Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday Dine-in or Takeawayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast and lunch â&#x20AC;˘ Wood-fired pizzas â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh juices â&#x20AC;˘ Great coffee

Coast Restaurant Open 7 days from 11am, restaurant menu and all-day bar snacks.

Open for Breakfast Saturday and Sunday

Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

7am till 10am

Small & large group bookings and functions welcome

St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

7.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30pm every day

Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan

Kids eat free 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday

Savour your experience!

Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded.

3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club)

The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.

Republik presents a stylish comfortable environment, offering a warm and hospitable welcome to the whole community. The menu includes a range of contemporary dishes based on global influences.

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

Warung Bagus

All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Luscious Foods

Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

www.stelmodining.com

Come and enjoy the quintessential Byron Bay dining experience, with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. From beautiful breakfasts to lazy lunches, The Rocks @ Aquarius is the perfect summer setting. From deliciously fresh banana, raspberry, yogurt and granola cup, to our huge AQ signature breakfast, there is sure to be something that tantalises your tastebuds. We also have a selection of freshly squeezed juices and locally sourced coffee from the Byron Bay Coffee Company to awaken the senses! Visit www.therocksbyronbay.com.au for details and new menus.

Come hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles!Â Good Vibes, Abundant, Alive & Awesome NEW Menu. Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Grab & Go Made to Order BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, Delectable RAW DESSERTS & ICE CREAMS. and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy Sublime Superfood GREEN SMOOTHIES, Iced Drinks & and Sugar free. COLD PRESSED JUICES.Â 2/3 Marvell St Open 7 days, 7am till 4pm The BEST CHAI EVER, Organic COFFEE & SUPERFOOD www.nakedtreaties.com.au hotties all on our own fluffy ALMOND Mylk. GOODNESS never tasted SO GOOD! Insta #nakedtreaties

Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer

77â&#x20AC;&#x201C;97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

Summer Menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Out Now!

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

Italian at the PaciďŹ c provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest cocktails and wines.

Byron at Byron 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au info@thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au Functions and catering available

We do weddings and special event functions. Visit and book at www.basilo.co

Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

Success Thai

Happy Chilli Garden

Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast has created a strong following since opening in 2003. Winning numerous awards for its international cuisine, the Asian section of the menu is the predominant favourite. Enjoy for dinner.

Mon, Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri from 6pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm for lunch Closed Tuesday

Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7.30am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au

Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepaciďŹ c.com.au

Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, made with the best local products, plus Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best wood fired pizza. Kids meals $9 from.

The Rocks @Â Aquarius

Italian at the Pacific

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

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Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed.

Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452

Indonesian-inspired cuisine in a casual setting on the beachfront. All-day breakfasts, nasi-campur style buffet lunch and dinner as well as snacks, mains and desserts, coffee, smoothies, juices and cakes. Indoor/outdoor seating with sea views.

Proudly awarded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2015.Â This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood.Â Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner.

Extended Summer Hours Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan The team behind Fins have just opened their new POP UP Restaurant The BUTCHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ offers a share style menu with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bigsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooked on the grill (from $8-$38), communal tables, a cracking cocktail bar, boutique wine list and Gin Bar. This concept is only here for a short time. Extended Summer hours. Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the art of Thai cooking.

Monday night $15 Burgers & BeerÂ Tuesday nights all Pizzas $15 Wednesday night - $10 Schnitzels Dine in or takeaway Large groups and events welcome.

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

KINGSCLIFF

Fishheads

Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: Mon-Sat from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food Coffee: Genovese, all day Venue: available for events up to 60 guests WiFi

New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441

MULLUMBIMBY

Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com

Treehouse on Belongil

Modern European

OCEAN SHORES

Cafe â&#x20AC;˘ Restaurant â&#x20AC;˘ Bar 11 Marvell Street

CATERING

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ISSUE# 30.38

March 2–9, 2016

CULTURE

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ALL YOUR NORTH COAST ENTERTAINMENT

Live Music JOCK BARNES AT CLUB LENNOX ON SUNDAY

FLASHBACK TO THE 80s S T R A P O N S O M E S H O U L D E R PA D S , B R E A K O U T T H E B I G H A I R A N D D I V E I N T O T H AT B L U E E Y E S H A D O W !

The 80s was a decade of being larger than life. The Absolutely 80s show features some of Australia’s favourite pop music icons – from Uncanny X Men’s Brian Mannix to Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder and Scott Carne from Kids in the Kitchen. Scott Carne talks about the show, the concept and what it’s like playing those hits… What do you think it is about the 80s that has such a timeless appeal? When I listen back to the music I often love how unselfconscious we seemed to be – even the fashion. Is that part of the appeal? It’s the whole box and dice… 80s music was the birth of the garage band, where everybody was making it up as they went along: every fashion, videos, music and attitude! What is your favourite memory of the 80s? Countdown, drinkcards, hair-gel and when shoulder pads were hip and lunches were tax deductible… What were the highlights for you in that era with Kids in the Kitchen? Countdown, meeting Princess Di and Chuck, Andy Warhol and travelling the world… the list goes on! I know the Countdown TV show has made us nostalgic but how do you think things were different then – was Countdown our version of social media?

Pretty much everyone watched Countdown, so it was all the social media in one at 6pm Sunday – the church of music! How did people promote music before YouTube, the internet, etc? I really can’t remember! Music press, local paper and TV… and playing live – that was it. Tell me a bit about the show that you are doing now with the Absolutely 80s Band?

NORM DE PLUME AT THE STICKY WICKET BAR IN BYRON ON SATURDAY FOR DISCOVERY

MUSICAL JOCK AT CLUB LENNOX Jock Barnes is a professional surfer, musician and songwriter who has collected a world of inspiration to create original lyrical content and original re-workings of his musical influences of acoustic blues, rock and pop. With a blend of covers spanning from Jimi Hendrix to Bernard Fanning, Ray Charles to Johnny Diesel and his own original tunes, Jock’s live performance has a way of engaging an audience and is one not to be missed. Jock Barnes plays the Sunday arvo session at Club Lennox.

WHEN YOUR BOSS IS A FAT PRICK

You write a song. And you call it My Boss is a Fat Prick and then Well it’s a two-our show where the singers alternate you record it and then it ends up being released on Triple J’s singing our big hits of the 80s and a couple of 80s Unearthed! Thats what Byroncovers with a huge finale that sees us all on stage based four-piece Real Jarrah together. High energy, never a dull moment. We did. Frontman Jarrah and JJ take everyone back into the 80s time bubble – (bass) met at a soccer match, that’s why it’s Absolutely 80s show! where they found themselves What are the song highlights? discussing the fine art of grass They all are… 50 Years, Change in Mood, Onion cutting and their mutual love for Skin, Everybody Wants to Work, Dancin’ in the loud rock. Soon accompanied by Storm, Current Stand… and loads more. Mark (guitars) and Gil (drums), the band was formed in 2012 and What should we expect for the show at the Jarrah set out to write rock tunes, Ballina RSL? drawing on some humorous life People to walk away happy with sore legs from experiences. Real Jarrah recorded dancing the night awayyyyyyyyyyyyy! at U-Live Studios in 2015 laying down some punchy rock tracks Friday at the Ballina RSL. for their upcoming EP. Their live Tix at the club. shows are kicking goals, notching

REAL JARRAH AT THE MIDDLE PUB IN MULLUMBIMBY ON SATURDAY up plenty of gigs around the local area and up to the Goldy. Real Jarrah’s energetic set showcases their original material and covers from the likes of Foo Fighters, Green Day and Frenzal Rhomb. Their ever-growing audience are encouraged to get onstage as the communal tambourine is passed around, getting an absolute flogging! Real Jarrah play the Middle Pub in Mullumbimby this Saturday at 7.30pm. Free entry.

DISCOVERING YOUR NORM DE PLUME Discovery is a new monthly party hosted by Norm De Plume (UK) and Dale Stephen (Bay FM). Rotating all night long the pair will explore the music they both love: deep house and disco. From the classic to the obscure, from modern edits to original 12-inch vinyl versions, but always containing that special funky deepness…

Byron’s answer to NYC’s Body & Soul! Norm De Plume from London-based deep house label Delusions of Grandeur also releases on and runs his own vinylonly imprint Plumage. He’s released on Kolour Ltd (Detroit) and spun at Fabric & Corsica Studios in London. He’s toured to Berlin, Mexico City, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Melbourne and Sydney. Dale Stephen aka DJ Brevil, founder of Electric Larry Records, is an Australian DJ and producer, currently based in the Byron area. Dale works locally, nationally and internationally as a DJ, musician and producer. His style is similar to Sir Norman Jay and Greg Wilson, both of whom he’s supported on a number of occasions. He also co-hosts the Solar Love Machine show on BayFM. Discovery – Deep House and Disco Edits this Saturday at Sticky Wicket Bar in Byron – 9pm. $5/10 OTD.

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SAY CHEESE! Nothing ruffles the feathers of a conventional meat-eating family more than when one of your kids decides to be vegan. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the issue of separate meal preparation, or the death by salad. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the constant bombardment of vegan propaganda.

WhileÂ sipping on her soy latte and observing me make sandwiches my darling food activist pipes up: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Did you know that cheese is as addictive as illicit drugs?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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YOU GOTTA LOVE THE VIBES Byron Vibes is bringing their party back to the Byron Brewery this Saturday with another impressive lineup. Kicking off at 3pm with Olivia Rosebery, and continuing with Jamie Pattugalan, Tay Oskee, Out of the Range, Sweet Roots and at 6.45pm the Byron Vibes Jam Stage kicks off. Bring your dancing shoes! The Byron Vibes Jam Party begins at 2pm on Saturday. Free entry.

This strange piece of anti-lactose rhetoric is ludicrous. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Really?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I say. Well wrap me in Alfoil and call me a cheese wheel! This may come as a shock to cheese detractors everywhere, but the internet is not a credible source of information about the harmful effects of cheese consumption. So in defence of cheese I consider my rather cheesy argumentâ&#x20AC;Ś I will accept that cheese blocks your arteries,

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The boys from Lamb Boulevard may be fairly new to the music scene but each individual member has had his fair share of musical experiments, and so brings his own flavour to a unique amalgamation of indie folk and rock. The boys like to consider themselves just a little bit different.

creates more mucus and that ethically and environmentally perhaps the use of animals for food is questionable and in the long term not sustainable. If we want to cut down on our carbon footprint then we should all be eating carrot sticks and kale. I know that. I accept that. But we are not talking food ethics here. We are talking about the addictive qualities of aforementioned caseus. (Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latin for cheese, dickhead.) There is a big difference between â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;addictiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sustainableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I would suggest that cheese is not actually addictive; it is in fact, simply, delicious. I guess if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into opiates youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably chime in with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heroin is deliciousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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A cheese loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t revolve around the getting and eating of camembert. When you acquire cheese you buy it at Woolies; you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to a park to meet a bloke in tracksuit pants

In saying that, their music is hard to describe as it goes from having a banjo and violin to a smooth folk acoustic sound. Lamb Boulevard started with Liam (singer) and Dave (banjo) when they had just finished high school. Playing as an acoustic duo across Melbourne, they met Dylan through an open mic night held at a venue called Musicland. Dylan approached the boys and the lineup became what it is today, with Jeremy later being added on keys/violin. Friday at the Byron Brewery at 8pm. Free.

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But unlike heroin, cheese is not a Class A drug. As far as I know, no-one has ever sold their body for haloumi. Bikies do not go on interstate cheese runs. Cheese lovers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hock their DVD to score some skanky blue-vein. A week-long bender on brie will not see you hit rock bottom. Child Protection donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn up because your cheese addiction has caused you to neglect the kids. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t book into rehab to get off Persian feta.Â Your first thought on waking every day is not â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;how will I get parmesan today?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

I NEED A VRIEND Internationally acclaimed Canadian retro soul songstress Ann Vriend returns to Australia for a series of shows with her band. Considered by many an honorary Australian, Ann is well known for her enigmatic shows and is looking forward to bringing her band back with her for her 2016 east coast tour.

and score it. Cheese production does not fund the Taliban. Cheese dealers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require cheese mules to lodge baby edams up their bums so as to smuggle illegal dairy through customs to sate the desire of the cheese market. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be executed for strapping cheese to your body. People will just avoid you. Cheese makers hang in wine bars, not cartels. No-one has ever made a TV series about cheese. Breaking Badâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heisenberg would lose its kudos if he were cooking up bacteria instead of meth. You can eat too much cheese, but you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually suffer from an OD requiring an agent that reverses the effect of cheese. Cheese eating doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change your behaviour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nod

off, scratch, or talk with a strange gravelly voice. Cheese doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make you lie to your mother. Eating cheese does not make you feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been kissed by God and then hours later like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been fucked over by Satan. Loving cheese is not a disease. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a personality type. I guess, like drugs, there is hard cheese and soft cheese, but in my opinion cheese is more of a gateway drug to heavier stuff like a champagne and Sauv Blanc. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not wearing this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cheese is evilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rubbish because after years of cheese addiction I know that sweet dreams are made of cheese. The vegan has lost interest and left. Lactose addiction isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an addiction, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a discheese.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I am known to a lot of Aussies as a solo performer, as up until recently Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve performed almost exclusively solo in Australia,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Ann. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;And while I enjoy that intimate way of performing and am glad I have that ability up my sleeve, this latest album is all about groove, all about the rhythm section. So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty excited about showing off my band to Aussie audiences. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve toured a lot in the last two years and we have worked out some live arrangements of our material from the album that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ann plays the Treehouse in Belongil on Friday.

GETTING INTIMATE

Intimate Live is a new line of live music night at The Brewery taking place on the first Thursday of every month with three acts playing 40 minutes each from 8pm. This March Intimate Live will be featuring Brazilian roots reggae artist Kim Souza of Kimmy Crew

playing a solo set, grassroots artist Dallas James of The Grains playing a solo set and local artist Jesse Witney. 8pm. Free entry.

BUSH DANCE AGAINST GAS Kyogle Group Against Gas are holding a family bush dance to raise funds for the Pilliga campaign to help protect the forest from the invasive gas industry. It will feature The Ragged Blossom Bush Band, so grab a partner and head to the Kyogle Memorial Hall. Saturday from 6pm. It is a family event. Tell your friends. Entry is $10 per head, $5 for children aged 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18, and under 13 free.

Hailing from the Gold Coast, Tijuana Cartel has build a firm reputation for beats that span the globe. Multi-layered grooves, touches of slide and flamenco guitar, trumpet, vocals and AfroCuban percussion mixed with some hardened electronica â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a combo thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intriguing, energetic and utterly delicious! Constant touring here and abroad and an enduring love affair with live gigs gives these guys a very raw and electric energy. Tijuana Cartel play for Bay FM fundraiser on Friday at the Hotel Brunswick at 7pm. Free entry.

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GETTING YOUR MUSES SORTED FOR IWD

Muses Trio are coming to play at Byron fresh from performances in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast! Experience an innovative and intimate chamber music performance of stunning music composed by women played by women to celebrate International Women’s Day 2016. Muses Trio discover, perform, collaborate, commission and record outstanding musical works written by women. Muses Trio are Christa Powell (Topology), Louise King (Cello Dreaming) and Therese Milanovic (Topology), who bring this relatively unknown yet vastly deserving collection of music to the stage and to enthralled audiences. A signature of their carefully curated public performance events are guest speakers with an inspiring cause and a focus on celebrating exceptional visual-artists. Inspiring, collaborating, connecting, commissioning and supporting creative women to pursue and share artistic excellence are important aspects of their research and performance outcomes. Experience their exceptional private house concert on Sunday 13 March at Gretel Farm in Eureka at 3pm. Guest speaker Nadine Abensur, food writer, creative director Art Piece Gallery Mullumbimby. Pop-up art exhibition featuring celebrated Byron Shire artists curated by Art Piece Gallery. Bookings www. musestrio.com, 6688 4778. $15–45.

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KEEPING IT REAL – THE MUSIC OF

RICHARD CLAPTON RO C K H I STO R I A N S H AV E D E SC R I B E D R I C H A R D C L A P TO N A S ‘O N E O F T H E M OST I M P O RTA N T A U ST R A L I A N SO N G W R I T E R S O F T H E 1 9 70 S’.

And while it’s true, it probably underestimates the maturation and ever-changing direction of Clapton’s songwriting over generations, seeing him being inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame in 1999. Clapton is modest about the accolades. ‘It’s obviously very gratifying when people describe me that way, and I would think that it’s probably because I just wanted to write songs that were going to mean something to people’s lives rather than getting into the pop culture.’ With the last 18 months seeing the rock stories of the 1970s and 1980s making it to the small screen in biopic-type dramas, how does Clapton feel about the honesty of the storytelling. Is the spirit

of the work lost in the sanitised reflections of middle-aged men no longer prepared to tell the truth about what ‘really happened’? ‘I have a feeling of resignation about a lot of stuff like that.’ Clapton admits to being unimpressed with the shallow Australian pop scene and, being enamoured by artists like Byob Dylan, decided this was the type of musician he wanted to be. ‘In the 70s the music industry just viewed me as this enfant terrible! People couldn’t understand me. I was a very slow starter. I think I confused everybody. It was only recently I could tell the truth but I had Prussian Blue and only sold 2,000 copies so Festival pretty well said if I didn’t come up with a radio-friendly hit single I would be dropped from the label. I was living with this young guy who had been the A&R guy at Festival; he begged and pleaded me to compromise. I got drunk, went home, and the street I walked along was called The Avenue. I didn’t’ regret that; I got it to number one.’

Lucky Country was a song about my father, who was a well-to-do doctor and his political outlook. Beatlespeak was about people building up impossible walls and we still call it home sweet home, so in other words in Lucky Country I am saying: ‘I am alright Jack, fuck you…!’ Not really a fitting theme song for the Olympics! Complexity is key for Clapton’s songwriting.

‘I like songs like an onion and you peel the layers off. One of the joys of the singer/songwriter thing was hidden meanings.’ Clapton’s most recent album Harlequin Nights was born from a divorce that went too long. ‘That was my catharsis album; this album House of Orange was done in Nashville. It’s anything but country; it’s pretty raw rock. There is a song called Stay With Me about banks and debt-collector lackeys; there is another song, Liberty Bell, which I am going to saddle up and join Bernie Sanders – it would be perfect for him!’

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‘You can have a hit single and 15 minutes of fame, and then a few months later you can’t get any work and any gigs!’ A headstrong idealist, Clapton was never going to take the easy route in his career. ‘I took the road less travelled and then actually stormed out of the whole Australian music industry – and so I went back to Berlin and was determined to wipe the slate clean in Europe. ‘I really lucked out on Lucky Country. It’s like a movie for your ears! Lucky Country actually has this dark underbelly. I thought it was hilarious that it was a finalist for the 2000 Olympics theme song in Sydney.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ARIES: After a busy month spreading yourself thin, the

s r a t S with Lilith With a plethora of planets in air and water signs, this week’s mixed messages are easily misinterpreted. So be clear and practical; balance idealistic with realistic…

present climate, while difficult for discipline, is ideal for restorative reflection. So ease up on your daily routines, withdraw for some dreamy lounge-lizard time out, and let this highly fertile week water the seeds of your imagination, your inner creative… TAURUS: With Venus giving your social magnetism a tonic pep-up, this week it pays to trade the comfort couch for mixing, mingling and meeting people engaged with community doings. Employing the classic Tauran moreis-better approach could lead to over-indulging, so take a midweek break for some multi-level pampering. GEMINI: The coming month’s emphasis in your business sector makes spending extra time with someone who can further your professional ambitions worthwhile. Ditto taking responsibilities a little more seriously, which away from the occupational domain means those closest. Home is where you’ll need to put in the most effort this week.

CANCER: This week’s concerns aren’t helped by the uncertainty of confusing communications, so try not to make assumptions, jump to conclusions or act prematurely. If you find yourself in the discomfort zone, respect boundaries, because you’re not the only one feeling sensitive. With emotions intensifying, some connections strengthen as others dissolve.

Live Music

LEAVE IT TO BEAVIS

Brisbane blues and rock ’n’ roll musician Jimi Beavis has just released the first single from his upcoming second album set to be unleashed in June. The release of this single – I Got What I Wanted (But I Lost What I Had) – will be celebrated with a six-show east coast tour. I Got What I Wanted (But I Lost What I Had), inspired by a Little Richard story, is a frenetic Motown soul featuring a three-piece horn section and the trademark drum and tambourine combination. The track’s upbeat

mood keeps your feet moving while disguising its grim message about the price of fame. Catch Beavis with his a full band at the Rails on Sunday.

MUSIC IN FULL BLOOM With a poet’s heart and a rockstar’s soul, Luka Bloom is regarded as one of Ireland’s best-respected contemporary folk artists, having produced 20 albums since the 1970s. Bloom continues to push the boundaries of what his music can do. An internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist, Luka Bloom has

SAGITTARIUS: Had a full-on month? March, surprisingly for you rolling stones, ushers in a lull of homey domesticity, and/or the experience of being more at home wherever you are. Social contacts are satisfying, friends and groups true blue… along with a robust balance of the snaky, flaky and unreliable.

CAPRICORN: March is ideas and communication month for clan Capricorn, though neither is likely to be as cut and dried, black or white as you’d like. Social opportunities have interesting potential, and late-week Capricorn moon suggests that accepting the present is a far smarter option than glamorising the past.

LEO: This isn’t a week to wing it – you’ll need the backup of facts. Appearances can be misleading, and judgments of people or assessment of situations may not be accurate. Misunderstandings are rife and drama won’t cut it. Aim for restraint, self-control, co-operation and emotional poise when giving opinions or receiving information. VIRGO: With relationships, partnerships and alliances of all kinds centre stage for the coming month, if recurring replays of familiar situations reappear in some kind of Groundhog Day time loop, that’s your cue to respond differently. What didn’t work in the past probably won’t be successful now either. Time to try a radical change. LIBRA: Feeling a little limp and your mind’s telling you to pick up the pace? You’re way better off not to race. Wiser to pull back than overextend. You’re an air sign and there’s a heavy loading of emotional moisture in this week’s astral weather patterns, so information’s best processed by balancing intuition with logic.

SCORPIO: This week’s significant planetary presence in your romance zone opens Scorpio hearts wide to love, creativity and pleasurably warm connections. Stable longterm commitments can be made now, though postpone big decisions if something feels off. Trust your gut. Listen to your inner wisdom: right now it’s spot on.

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enjoyed more than two decades of success worldwide. Since the release of one of the all-time Irish classics Riverside in 1990, people from all corners of the globe have embraced the true beauty of this remarkable musician. Luka returns for his 12th Australian tour, to the country he loves as much as his homeland. Luka Bloom has the power to bring audiences to a hush as his poetic lyrics bounce over melodies in a beautiful, captivating way. The same artist can rouse the spirit of the audience to the ceiling when he changes the tempo. At the Byron Theatre on Saturday. Bookings: 6685 6807 or byroncentre.com.au.

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THE SPIRIT AWAKENS Now in its fifth incarnation, the Byron Spirit Festival embraces yoga, music, dance, tantra, healing, indigenous insight, along with guided meditations, sound baths, gourmet organic food, and unforgettable celebrations so all can commune and awaken in the most connective means available. This year’s exceptional lineup includes Lulucruza from Colombia and Argentina, Elijah Ray (USA), the inimitable Srikalogy (USA), the Kirtaniyas (USA), the return of world songstress Peia (USA), Vijay Krsna, Wild Marmalade and more. The yoga stream features new and returning master teachers such as Louisa Sear, Dena Kingsberg, Daniel Aaron (Bali), Beth Borowsky, Clive Sheridan, Delamay Devi et al. The program also includes Conscious Dance, Tigress Yoga, Somatic Sex Education and other cutting-edge practices that make up our popular Tantra stream featuring experts from Australia and beyond. The Healing Arts will see leaders in their fields such as Ly de Angeles initiate participants into ancient and modern modalities that heal body, mind and spirit. 15–17 April in Mullumbimby.

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AQUARIUS: This week inflates expectations, so don’t put all your faith in promises. Over-estimations and exaggerations can disappoint if you’re counting on solid returns. The good news is a Venus–Uranus connection working some special magic, so friends and even strangers are likely to surprise you, in a wonderful way.

PISCES: With your birthday month an important marker for personal growth, it’s not the time to let things slide. This week’s receptive to your making a good impression by addressing what needs attending to in person, speaking to people rather than texting. And being discerning where you direct your energy so it’s not squandered.

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Women are invited to celebrate International Women’s day at Luscious, an event that features MC Bernie Hobbs, 5 Rhythms’ Geash Bowler and singer/ songwriter Kerrianne Cox. Bernie Hobbs is best known as a popular judge from ABC TV’s The New

Inventors, and she’s a firm favourite with audiences for her weekly science spots on ABC radio around the country. Bernie has that rare combination of a sharp intellect, quick wit and warmth. With a background in medical research, environmental writing and science teaching, Bernie can tackle tough or technical subjects and bring the driest topics alive for lay or expert audiences. She has a first-class honours degree in biochemistry and microbiology, a very nerdy habit of birdwatching, and more than a passing interest in cycling, kayaking and ridding her backyard of asthma weed. This charity event will be raising money for Aboriginal women and children, refugees and homeless women. Memorial Hall Brunswick Heads on Saturday from 4.30pm. $20 earlybird tickets at stickytickets.com.au (Luscious) or $25 at the door. More info on Facebook Lantana LOVE. Women only! See you on the dancefloor!

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PATH OF LOVE PARTY Path of Love (POL) is a transformational retreat that has been refined over 20 years. POL retreats and workshops are currently held in more than a dozen countries. Recently described in a review as ‘psychospiritual rock and roll… a profound and moving process aimed at melting your heart and helping you to face your demons’, POL has had a profound impact on many people in the Byron Shire and beyond. Celebration of Love is an opportunity to find out more about what POL offers. All are welcome at this special Path of Love event! The evening starts at 6pm, with Alima and Samved giving a taste, or experience, of some POL process work, then there is a vegetarian dinner and a night of dancing. For pre-sale tickets ($20) please email maitreya. gina.bloom@gmail.com or text 0404 093 865. Otherwise tickets are $25 on the door. Saturday 5 March from 6pm at Mullumbimby Civic Hall.

OPEN MIC AT MULLUM After garnering four-star reviews for Women Like Us with fellow comedian Ellen Briggs claiming, ‘prepare yourself to be hunched over in hysterics … hitting the nail on the head of charismatic female comedy’, Nolan returns to the talking stick this week as MC of the popular Open Mic comedy at the Court House Hotel Catch a full lineup of some very funny people – Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby, this Thursday from 8pm. Free!

Hosted by our very own Jesse Blackadder and featuring Orange is the New Black memoirist Piper Kerman, multi-talented artist Miranda July and Washington powerhouse Anne-Marie Slaughter catch the headline program of influential thinkers when the fourth All About Women festival takes over the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Sunday, ahead of International Women’s Day 2016. RAW Comedy is Australia’s biggest open mic competition, and The Satellite panel featuring Jesse Melbourne International Comedy Blackadder will be at the Opera House, and streamed to the Byron Festival is looking for the country’s best new comedian. Theatre at 12.30pm.

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Local comedian Ellen Briggs got her break when she won the QLD final and made it to the national finals. For anyone who wants to fast-track their journey to becoming a comedian, then winning RAW is the way to do it. Mandy Nolan’s former comedy student Hannah Gadsby is a testament to this as her win has seen her go on to become one of the most sought-after comics in the country. Hannah can now be seen fronting documentaries on the ABC with appearances on Good News Week and Spics and Specks, and numerous headlines at international festivals. Heats take place nationwide, with one scorching Byron Bay Heat at the Pandanus Lounge at the Byron Ex-Services Club on Monday 14 March at 8pm. Shows are all $10 with tickets at the door.

POETRY IN MOTION

Writers at the Rails’ first show for 2016 on Sunday arvo features

two award-winning poets: popular Irish storyteller and poet Maleny’s Joe Lynch and winner of the 2015 Nimbin Poetry World Cup poet/ muso Josh Holms. The show will include invited readings and the ever-popular Poetry Slam. Visiting writers always welcome. Starts at 2pm, free entry.

RAISING MONEY FOR CANCER ON BROADWAY! Join Lismore Amateur Musical Society for an evening of standup, singing, dancing and entertainment celebrating some of Broadway’s best. With soloists, choirs and duets performing routines from some of Broadway’s best-loved productions, this night promises something for everyone with music that has inspired generations of musical theatre lovers. Star Court Theatre in Lismore on Friday and Saturday. For all ticket enquiries, please contact the Star Court Theatre directly on 6622 5005.

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We all live in our own heads, do we not? Years of co-habitation, of deep and enduring love and friendship can still never fully erode the wall surrounding a secret enclave of indelible memory that is the author of our true, intensely personal story. Pop psychology insists that it all be let out, that everything be revealed, but maybe it goes against the grain to not keep a little something just to ourselves. As close now as they have always been, Kate and Geoff Mercer (Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay) are preparing for a party at which they will mark forty-five years of marriage. Kate is fully aware of the ill-fated relationship her husband had with a German girl, Katya, before she met him, and to Kate

it is water under the bridge… until Geoff receives news in the mail that will send a tremor through the emotional bedrock of their life together. Katya had been killed when she and Geoff were hiking through the Swiss Alps and her body, after all this time, has been discovered frozen in a glacier. The result is to launch the elderly, childless couple on different trajectories of introspection and self-discovery. Set in the wintry Downs of Kent, details unravel bit by bit in the leadup to the weekend’s celebration. Geoff seems rejuvenated by the memory of Katya – he and Kate dance in their living room, they make love, and walk together with their German shepherd, Max. But Kate, increasingly uncertain of her own standing in the hitherto rock-solid marriage, chips away at finding a truth that Geoff has concealed from her. Every good story has a twist and the one in this arrives when Kate climbs into the loft to dig out Geoff’s slides from the hiking trip with Katya. I didn’t see it coming and it changed my take on the movie as much as it did Kate’s understanding of her husband. Two of the finest actors of their generation deliver vintage performances in a poignant film of startling honesty.

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Venturing into comedy, at which they have always understood narkiness better than subtlety, their latest outing is a mixed bag, but overall a ripping good yarn. It’s set sometime in the McCarthy ’fifties (without his purgings being specifically referred to). The famous actor Baird Whitlock (George Clooney), starring as a Roman centurion in a Jesus epic, has been kidnapped by a coterie of miffed screenwriters calling themselves Communists and demanding a larger slice of the box-office pie.

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Had we not already been aware of it, Joel and Ethan Coen’s magnificent re-make of True Grit (2010) made abundantly clear how much the brothers were beholden to and smitten by Hollywood’s lasting legacy – and its impenetrable ego. Their staunchest fans would be reluctant to concede it, but at heart the boys are traditionalists (notwithstanding their aberrant pretensions, ie, No Country For Old Men) – and more power to them for it. However, when it comes to satirising the industry that butters their bread, as they’ve done here, the guise of self-deprecation and mockery is, like Maxwell Smart’s ‘reverse psychology trick’, never strong enough to conceal a genuine belief in the status of cinema as a godsend to humanity. (And, again, good on them. All artists should be driven by this conviction. Otherwise what’s the point?)

The loosely structured, slightly loopy plot is built around a series of reverential and irresistible set pieces; Scarlett Johansson features as the mermaid in a classic, all-too-short aquatic ballet, Channing Tatum tap-dances, shimmies and humps his way through a high-camp Gene Kelly sailor routine, Ralph Fiennes suffers as the artiste directing a schmuck actor and Alden Ehrenreich, a cowboy who’s made it big, does a remarkable turn with a lasso while waiting on the sidewalk for his date. The attention to detail is to be savoured, and holding it all together is the stressed producer, Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin). I found it impossible not to love this movie for the weird reason that, ultimately, escapist entertainment is lauded for being cheap and superficial, but justifiably cherished.

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THURSDAY 3 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE SHOOFLYS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM UNITY ROOTS BYRON BREWERY 8PM KIM SOUZA + DALLAS JAMES + JESSE WITNEY BYRON FRESH 4PM STEVE TYSON 7PM NICK CUNNINGHAM STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM NICK BAMPTON WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY BYRON MASONIC CENTRE 1PM JIDDU KRISHNAMURTI: WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS? TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM FRANK SULTANA BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM OPEN MIC COMEDY WITH MC MANDY NOLAN TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE ACID BLEED CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM JON J BRADLEY RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 3PM RICHIE WILLIAMS

FRIDAY 4

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SONS OF THE EAST RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE FLOATING BRIDGES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM JOSHUA MATHESON 8PM

GIRLS’ GROUP

Every Wednesday 4–6pm. Ages 12–18. Contact Lotte on 0400 430 345 for details.

SAFE DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNERS Wednesday 16 March 4.30–7.30 – $140 Bookings: www.bys.org.au

BARISTA COURSE

Thursday 17 March 4–7pm Ages 15–24 – Fee $50 Contact Stefﬁe on 6685 7777

NOCTURNAL TAPES BYRON BREWERY 8PM LAMB BOULEVARD BYRON FRESH 7PM TAY YACROCKCAFE, BYRON 8PM STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (MA) GINGER PIG, BYRON 8PM GROOVE DJ STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM MICKA SCENE / LOCAL DJS WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM WALLFLOWER MEADOWS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ANN VRIEND LUSCIOUS FOODS, BYRON A&I 6PM PALM WINE AMBASSADORS SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM JACK EASTWOOD PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM LUKE BENNETT BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM ADAM BROWN BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7.30PM TIJUANA CARTEL MULLUMBIMBY FARMERS MARKET 8AM JESSE MORRIS DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM TABLAO FLAMENCO WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM SCOTT DAY-VEE BALLINA RSL 8.30PM MASON RACK / ABSOLUTELY 80S DUNOON SPORTS CLUB 7PM SLIM PICKENS ELTHAM HOTEL 6PM CONSPIRACY OF ONE STAR COURT THEATRE, LISMORE 7.30PM A NIGHT ON BROADWAY TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE DAMIEN COOPER, KAZYA K KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 6.30PM JON J BRADLEY

BAREFOOT MOVIES PRESENTS

‘Straight outta Compton’ – MA Fundraiser for BYS All weather – On the grass or indoors! Friday 4 March Dinner 6.30 – movie starts at 8pm Food available to purchase Bring a rug and cushion Adults $15 – Under 16 $10

HOSPITALITY/EVENTS COURSE Info Session Weds 2 March 11am Course runs Mon 7 March – 24 May. Mon, Tues & Wed, Ages 16–24 Enquiries & bookings call Stefﬁe on 6685 7777.

Book the YAC for your next event, conference, program or workshop! Call Stefﬁe 6685 7777 or email stephanie@bys.org.au le young peop matter Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) is managed by Byron Youth Service (BYS)

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WHAT’S ON +

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Tickets: Full $152 | Concession $112

SATURDAY 5

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE SEA GYPSIES, DUSTY BOOTS, THE RUINS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BETTY BLISSETT BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 4PM SETH, MITCHEL, MICHAEL & ARLIA, NASHBULL BYRON BREWERY 2PM BYRON VIBES BYRON FRESH 7PM JOSH & JOEL HAMILTON BYRON THEATRE 8PM LUKA BLOOM MISS MARGUARITA, BYRON 10.30PM DJ CHRIS BRADLEY STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM JOSHUA SWAN / DJS NORM DE PLUME & DALE STEPHEN WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ ADRIAN BRANDELLO TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM SLUMBERHAZE PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM KIM SOUZA BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM CONSPIRACY OF ONE BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM DIRTY CHANNEL DUO

BRUNSWICK MEMORIAL HALL 4.30PM KAZYA K, KERRIANNE COX, 5RHYTHMS SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK HEADS 10PM THE ZIKA PANDEMIC DJS PERFORM THEIR SONATA 'THE GLOBAL POPULATION CULL BY CORPORATIONS JUST KICKED UP A GEAR' LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM MARK HILTON MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 6PM PATH OF LOVE WITH LOVE DJS MULLUMBIMBY EXSERVICES CLUB 7.30PM MULLUMBIMBY MADNESS SCREENING + BROADFOOT MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7.30PM REAL JARRAH FEDERAL HALL 8PM WOMEN LIKE US WITH MANDY NOLAN & ELLEN BRIGGS BURRINGBAR HALL 7PM SKANKSTARZ, UNITY ROOTS, ROSIE MISSCHIEF, ELEMENTARY HI-FI BALLINA RSL BOWLING CLUB 5.30PM BOB WALTON BALLINA RSL 7PM RICHIE WILLIAMS WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM MANOA MARY G’S, LISMORE PINK ZINC ST ANDREWS, LISMORE 7.30PM BALLADS BY CANDLELIGHT STAR COURT THEATRE, LISMORE 7.30PM A NIGHT ON BROADWAY TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE ANN VRIEND SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM LIQUID AMBER 7PM MAPSTONE KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLING CLUB JASON DELPHIN MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC HALL 7.30PM THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST KYOGLE FARMERS MARKET 9.30AM WATLING BATES + THOR PHILLIPS KYOGLE MEMORIAL HALL 6PM THE RAGGED BLOSSOM BUSH BAND PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 1PM SAKREWSKI-SYMONS ULTRA JAZZ QUINTET 7PM WILD MARMALADE, HAYDEN HACK INFUSION, WIL MASSEY BAND SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS

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Adrian Bohm Presents:

Luka Bloom - Frugalisto Tour Saturday 5 March, 8pm Tickets: $54.90

All About Women Satellite event feat. Piper

Kerman (Orange is the New Black)

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Sunday 6 March, Doors 12pm, Start 12.30pm Tickets: $12

Calexico Wednesday 9 March, 7.30–10pm Tickets: Full $58

Ziggy Alberts & Kyle Lionhart Home Show Tour Sunday 13 March, 7pm Tickets: $25 from www.ziggyalberts.org

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GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SCOTT DAY-VEE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 2PM WRITERS AT THE RAILS 7PM JIMI BEAVIS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS 8PM ELEMENTALS BYRON MARKET 10AM BROADFOOT, ROB CSOKAS, DINKUM BOHOS BYRON BREWERY 3PM GROOVE DJS BYRON THEATRE 12.30PM ALL ABOUT WOMEN WITH JESSE BLACKADDER BYRON EX-SERVICES CLUB 4PM GOODRICH BYRON FRESH 7PM LUKE YEAMAN BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION GINGER PIG, BYRON 3PM SUNDAY SESSIONS THE BOLT HOLE, BYRON 5PM JEZ MEAD & THE GOLDEN MILE TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2PM DJ EVA J & FRIENDS SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HUNTER & SMOKE THREE BLUE DUCKS, EWINGSDALE TWO TEARS IN A BUCKET BANGALOW HOTEL 3PM SUNDAZE SESSION BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM THE FLOATING BRIDGES MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM OPEN MIC BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 3PM ADAM BROWN, LYNE DAVIS, GRANT ROBERTSON CLUB LENNOX 4PM JOCK BARNES CHERRY STREET SPORTS CLUB, BALLINA 12PM CHECK 2 COUNTRY, KYLIE CASTLE ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, BALLINA 3PM ATTILLA SAUTOV’S BACH & PAGANINI SOLO RECITAL WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM FINN & JAKE ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM LEIGH JAMES SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL 1PM ANDY JANS-BROWN PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 10AM SONIC BLISS 1PM BEETLE JUICE WINDARA MUSIC MUSTER FUNDRAISER, CASINO 1PM WATLING & BATES TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, TWEED HEADS 2.30PM SUGARFOOT

TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM EUREKA FUNK COOLANGATTA-TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 2PM ELIZABETH ROSE, MILTON Q, TWEED LINKS MUSIC CLUB QUARTET COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 4PM PINK ZINC THE YARD, MERMAID BEACH 2PM JESSE MORRIS BAND

MONDAY 7

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TAYOSKEE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM LEIGH JAMES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM HIGH ROLLERS BYRON BREWERY 9PM 4’20’ SOUND BYRON FRESH 7PM HAYLEY GRACE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ OVAL B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM NIGHT

TUESDAY 8

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O’KELL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM RAMBLING BOYS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7.30PM OPEN MIC BLUE LOTUS, BYRON 7.30PM DJ DAKINI & MADHU HONEY BYRON FRESH 7PM SIMON BYRON PUBLIC SCHOOL 7.15PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM LIVE DJS CREATIVE INTUITIVE, BYRON A&I 7PM HEARTCHANT WITH TARSHITO, NYCK JEANES & FRIENDS BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BRACKETS OPEN MIC NEW BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET 8AM STEVE MANOA LISMORE WORKERS CLUB 7.30PM UNI SHOWCASE RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM MESCALITO BLUES

WEDNESDAY 9

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM RAMBLING BOYS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM LEIGH JAMES BYRON BREWERY 7PM OPEN MIC BYRON FRESH 7PM HARRY NICHOLS BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM CALEXICO GINGER PIG, BYRON 7PM OPEN MIC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ ADRIAN BRANDELLO

Coming Soon to Club Mullum

ANNE McCUE Saturday 12 March at 7.30pm

MARK SWIVEL

March

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7.30PM KYLE LIONHART TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 9PM EUREKA FUNK CURRUMBIN CREEK TAVERN 8PM DOGTAGS, TOKYO BEEF, CORNERSTONE, THE STOUTS

SUNDAY 6

SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM GREEN ROOM RIOT CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM JASON DELPHIN STOKERS SIDING HALL 7.30PM 15 MINUTES OF FAME WITH KIM BANFFY, BARRY TIFFEN, HAPPY HATTERS MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC HALL 7.30PM THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM MATTY ROGERS CABARITA SPORTS CLUB THE SWAMP STOMPERS SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 4PM JOCK BARNES 7.30PM MAT STOKES QUIKSILVER BOARDRIDERS CLUB, COOLANGATTA 5PM JESSE MORRIS BAND COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT CURRUMBIN CREEK TAVERN 8PM TANGERINE + PEACH FUR + TRAPDOOR + SCOTT DALTON

LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT?

Gratitude Life Class - Sat 5 March, 9am-4.30pm Relationship Life Class - Sun 6 March, 9am-4.30pm Presented by Toni Powell (Cavanbah Room)

ENTERTAINMENT

How Deep is Your Love Thursday 24 March at 7.30pm

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INDEX Accountants ......................................37 Acupuncture .....................................37 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 37 Antennas & Installation ..............37 Appliance Repair ............................37 Architects............................................37 Audio Production ...........................37 Audio Visual & IT .............................37 Bathroom Renovations ...............37 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.37 Bricklaying .........................................37 Building Trades ................................37 Bush Regeneration ........................37 Carpet Cleaning...............................37 Chiropractic .......................................37 Cleaning ..............................................38 Clotheslines .......................................38 Computer Services.........................38 Concrete Grinding & Polishing ..38 Concreting & Paving .....................38 Counselling........................................38 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........38 Dentists................................................38 Design & Drafting...........................38 Driveway Maintenance................38 Earthmoving & Excavation ........38 Electricians.........................................38 Fencing ................................................39 Flooring ...............................................39 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........39 Garage Doors .............................................39 Garden & Property Maintenance .39 Garden Design .................................39 Gas Suppliers.......................................39 Glaziers ................................................39 Guttering ............................................39 Handypersons ..................................39 Health ...................................................39 Hire ........................................................39 Interior Design .................................39 Ironing..................................................39 Kitchens ...............................................39

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Landscape Design ..........................39 Landscaping .....................................39 Lawnmower Repairs .....................39 Lighting ...............................................40 Locksmith ...........................................40 Mobile Mechanic ............................40 Motoring .............................................40 Osteopathy ........................................40 Painting ...............................................40 Personal Fitness Trainers ............40 Pest Control .......................................40 Photography .....................................40 Physiotherapy ..................................40 Picture Framing ...............................40 Plastering ...........................................40 Plumbers .............................................40 Printer Toners & Cartridges .......40 Printing & Copying Services .....40 Removalists .......................................40 Roofing ................................................41 Rubbish Removal............................41 Scrap Metal Merchants ................41 Septic Systems .................................41 Sewing & Alterations ..........................41 Solar Installation ............................41 Swimming Pools .............................41 Tiling .....................................................41 Town Planning .................................41 Travel ....................................................41 Tree Services .....................................41 Upholstery .........................................41 Valuers .................................................41 Veterinary Surgeons .....................41 Video Production ...........................41 Visa Advice .........................................41 Water Filters ......................................41 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning ...41 Window Tinting ...............................41 Work Wear ..........................................41 Writing Services ..............................41

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ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415 TAX RETURNS from $130 Individuals & $200 Small Business, Accounting/Bookkeeping, GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero, etc. Rentals, Capital Gains. Partnership, Trust and Company tax returns. LBB Tax Services ....................................................................1300 981135 ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 BOOKKEEPING GST, BAS, ATO Regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Annette................................................................0419 627506 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ..66872960

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RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ...............................66846276 or 0413 379514 ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT (Mobile) for small business Byron Shire Daniel ...0422 804449 SAGARO MOBILE MAC SERVICES 24 years Mac experience .........................................0435 353674

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

Roof and Pressure Cleaning Timber Maintenance Window Cleaning

Full Circle

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0419 789 600

ALL JOBS BIG AND SMALL 30 years in local area â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 / 0412 831 944

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208 various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

Ph: Chris 0408 536 565

â&#x20AC;˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Excavator â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Roads â&#x20AC;˘ Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ House pads â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Carparks â&#x20AC;˘ Bush rocks â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls

CONCRETING & PAVING

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Civil Industrial. â&#x20AC;˘ Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. â&#x20AC;˘ Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

CONCRETING Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

Jai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

FREE QUOTES

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Lic.136717c

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

Apple Certified Support

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Environmentally Friendly, WIndows, Screens, Housewashing, Gutters, Paths and Driveways. FREE QUOTES. happy to work weekends!

Window Cleaning Professionals

0411 562 111 s

CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979. Byron Local for over 30 years.

Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

â&#x20AC;˘ House washing â&#x20AC;˘ High pressure or soft wash â&#x20AC;˘ Window cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters & ďŹ&#x201A;yscreens â&#x20AC;˘ Water efďŹ cient â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750

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All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims

Civil domestic decorative & exposed aggregate For obligation free quote call Brett 0410 787 656

Lic. 1277786

EXCAVATORS. ROLLERS. GRADERS. TRUCK HIRE. !"#$ %%& '!& ) * (

0418 665 905 Mullumbimby A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978 R & J FIELD EARTHMOVING & BOBCAT HIRE All areas. Adam....................................0423 101206

ELECTRICIANS

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788

COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; globalspiritevents.com .......0403 652067

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

CLEAN AS ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 Sanding and ReďŹ nishing, BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail.................... Cass 0457 198245 Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com HOLISTIC CLEANING Mullumbimby town. Thorough & reliable. Call Dwari .................0435 836947 0407 821 690 â&#x20AC;˘ www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65 BYRON PROFESSIONAL 5-STAR CLEANING ABN, ins, 25 years exp, Kathy..................0411 846816 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE ...........................................................0421 360961 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile..0410 062493

The Deck Doctor

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

CLOTHESLINES

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE â&#x20AC;˘ SALES â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION â&#x20AC;˘ REPAIRS Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

COMPUTER SERVICES

DENTISTS

Lic. 211410C

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Education

61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 www.mullummac.com Mullumbimby

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

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0458 267 777

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

212742C Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service

Please call Blair Rankin on

electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

0432 331 633 for details

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We will not compromise on your safetyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

1300 639 843

ELECTRICAL INSTALLS AND UPGRADES APPLIANCE INSTALLS AND REPAIRS AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLS AND SERVICES

Lic No. 262667C

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414

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JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C .0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C ................................................................ Call Mitch 0421 843477 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com NSW Lic# 204620C

www.jimsfencing.net

Same Day Response Major Credit Cards Welcome

Call

FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo A grade $8/m2 – B grade $5/m2

• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

6684 7380

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING • Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship • Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings

0408 536 565 proud member of

TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

www.oceanﬂoors.net.au ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690

GARAGE DOORS

NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson ...0414 889453

HANDYPERSONS

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576

ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.

0478 191 833

MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ..............................0423 218417 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834

TRACKS MOWING

All terrain and acreage 4WD mowing. Specialising in lantana removal and sloping properties. New machine. Experienced operator.

Call Tom on 0432 099 228

HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ..............................0414 109595 HANDYMAN – ODD JOBS Jon .......................................................................................0417 848234

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511

Tony’s Tidy-ups

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366

• Mowing • Garden Ga clean-ups • Mulching/weeding • Drainage issues • Landscape makeover • Rubbish re removal … and anything in between!

10% off when mentioning this ad.

0424 732 500

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449

HIRE

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245

Crane Hire

K ee pi ng it local

www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter...............0423 756394 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704

INTERIOR DESIGN

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279

IRONING

NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 CHEAP CLIPPINGS MOWERMAN Lawns, work guaranteed. Up to 1 acre ......... Adam 0419 260654 ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian .........0401 350156 ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges..............................0410 378375

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285

* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

FLOORING • COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL • PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES • CARPET • FLOORSANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo

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Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.

PROPER JOB BOB

• Steel • Pool • Colorbond ® • Gates • Paling • Modular Walls • Feature Fencing

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262 BRUSH FENCING NEW & REPAIRS Call Dave ...............................................................0419 692155

GUTTERING

LAWN MOWING, TRIMMING & MAINTENANCE Jon...................................................0417 848234

KITCHENS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer.............................................................0408 210772 BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

LANDSCAPING

GARDEN DESIGN

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au

Garage Doors & Openers

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST • Sales • Service • Repairs

bvdc.com.au bvdc@bigpond.com 0418 171 285 02 6684 5529

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains .............0427 423723

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

GAS SUPPLIERS

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more

BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602 IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .. 0437 819087

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

RAPHIS PALMS 2.5m hedging and privacy ...................................................................0421 866600

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ...................0423 700853

GLAZIERS

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ................................0488 094025 OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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Service Directory

PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207

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PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385

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MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum...........0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay....0416 369698

ALAN MALONE

LOCKSMITH MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair ............0412 764148

Licence No 97474

PICTURE FRAMING

Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience for a friendly hassle free job

BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel .......................66803444 MULLUM BACK SHED (PICTURE) FRAMERS Stuart St Lane behind Mitre 10 ..........0403 734791

0412 794 364

PLASTERING

Micks Roof Restorations

Protecting homes for over 15 years NO INTEREST FINANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FREE WHIRLY BIRDS

â&#x20AC;˘ Paint tile roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Repaint tin roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Repoint & rebed tiles â&#x20AC;˘ High-pressure cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ 10 year warranty on paint & workmanship â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Credit cards accepted

Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Marine Engineer 0416 164 638 earthandmarine@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical repairs & maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Hydraulics / hydrostatics â&#x20AC;˘ Services â&#x20AC;˘ Ride-on mowers â&#x20AC;˘ Small engines â&#x20AC;˘ Earthmoving equipmentâ&#x20AC;˘ Auxilary equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Vessels and yachts

Serving Byron Shire Lot 4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â&#x20AC;˘ 6680 2444

Lic: AU29498

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH

Bayside Radiators

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where else would you take a leak?â&#x20AC;?

0401 821 204 mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR â&#x20AC;˘ PLASTER REPAIRS CLEAN & TIDY â&#x20AC;˘ ALWAYS ON TIME â&#x20AC;˘ ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 465 Uralba Road, Uralba

ABN 48867459605

MOTORING

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...............66847838

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CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS ONS

MOBILE MECHANIC

real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ..........................................66803499

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C Â&#x2021; )UHH TXRWHV Â&#x2021; *\SURFN Ă&#x20AC; [LQJ VHWWLQJ

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DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Licence No. 207479C

Lighting Showroom Open 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri e Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, Lic 167371C

LIGHTING

â&#x20AC;˘ Tyres â&#x20AC;˘ Batteries â&#x20AC;˘ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

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PERSONAL TRAINER Shelley Andrews. Ocean Shores. All ages / levels ......................0420 295239 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403

PEST CONTROL

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay .................................................66858500

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no sprayâ&#x20AC;? cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

OSTEOPATHY

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ......Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966...................................................0417 343480 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ............0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, Andre Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco

LC PLUMBING P/L Plumbing, draining, LPG gas fitting, maintenance. Luke ................0488 730888

Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...........................................0414 282813 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

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RUBBISH REMOVAL BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232

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MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

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M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ............................66849398

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Ringo 0468 957 564

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113

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HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP....66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ............... Lucas 0402 191316 AJ’S TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Lopping, edging, limbs. www.ajpenrithlawns.com ... 0438 217665 NICK’S TREE SERVICES Tree surgery & removal, chipping ............................................. 0439 849332

SWIMMING POOLS

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TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358

2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Lennox Head 2nd SUN Alstonville

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UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ..................0431 245460 or 66857010 NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au...................................0428 694041

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

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Third quarter March 2

10:10

New moon March 9 First quarter March 16 Full moon March 23 Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 T 0637 1918 2352 2 W 0638 1917 3 T 0639 1916 0038 4 F 0639 1915 0127 5 S 0640 1914 0221 6 S 0641 1913 0320 7 M 0641 1912 0421 8 T 0642 1910 0525 9 W 0642 1909 0631 10 T 0643 1908 0737 11 F 0644 1907 0843 12 S 0644 1906 0950 13 S 0645 1905 1055 14 M 0645 1904 1158 15 T 0646 1903 1259 16 W 0647 1901 1356 17 T 0647 1900 1448 18 F 0648 1859 1536 19 S 0648 1858 1620 20 S 0649 1857 1700 21 M 0650 1856 1737 22 T 0650 1854 1813 23 W 0651 1853 1847 24 T 0651 1852 1922 25 F 0652 1851 1956 26 S 0652 1850 2032 27 S 0653 1849 2109 28 M 0653 1848 2150 29 T 0654 1846 2233 30 W 0655 1845 2320 31 T 0655 1844

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 0458 506 000

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

6685 6807

FARMERS MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530

MARCH 2016

12:54 04:02 23:00 Moon High tide, set height (m) 1242 0153,1.44; 1412,1.24 1334 0248,1.42; 1516,1.19 1426 0353,1.43; 1632,1.18 1518 0500,1.49; 1745,1.23 1608 0600,1.57; 1842,1.31 1657 0652,1.68; 1930,1.42 1745 0741,1.79; 2016,1.53 1831 0829,1.87; 2101,1.63 1915 0916,1.91; 2147,1.72 2000 1005,1.89; 2233,1.78 2045 1055,1.83; 2322,1.80 1146,1.72 2131 2219 0012,1.78; 1240,1.58 2309 0105,1.74; 1338,1.43 0202,1.67; 1444,1.31 0002 0307,1.61; 1600,1.25 0056 0418,1.58; 1716,1.25 0150 0527,1.58; 1821,1.30 0246 0626,1.60; 1912,1.37 0340 0715,1.63; 1954,1.44 0434 0759,1.64; 2030,1.50 0527 0837,1.64; 2104,1.55 0619 0913,1.63; 2137,1.58 0711 0947,1.60; 2208,1.61 0802 1021,1.57; 2240,1.62 0853 1057,1.51; 2313,1.62 0944 1133,1.45; 2348,1.60 1036 1213,1.38 1128 0027,1.57; 1256,1.31 1219 0111,1.53; 1346,1.25 1309 0203,1.50; 1448,1.22

Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0819,0.67; 2009,0.66 0927,0.69; 2110,0.70 1040,0.66; 2220,0.69 1146,0.59; 2327,0.64 1242,0.49; 1318,0.50 0025,0.56; 1330,0.38 0116,0.46; 1415,0.28 0207,0.36; 1458,0.20 0257,0.28; 1540,0.16 0347,0.23; 1624,0.16 0440,0.22; 1708,0.20 0534,0.25; 1754,0.29 0631.0.32; 1842,0.39 0733,0.40; 1934,0.51 0842,0.48; 2034,0.60 0957,0.53; 2145,0.66 1109,0.53; 2258,0.67 1214,0.51 0002,0.63; 1305,0.48 0058,0.58; 1347,0.44 0145,0.53; 1424,0.42 0226,0.49; 1457,0.41 0303.0.47; 1527,0.41 0339,0.45; 1556,0.43 0415,0.45; 1625,0.45 0452,0.47; 1655,0.49 0530,0.50; 1727,0.54 0612,0.54; 1801,0.59 0658,0.58; 1840,0.65 0650,0.63; 1928,0.71 0852,0.65; 2029,0.75

Times have been adjusted for Daylight Saving. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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House Sit ................................ 43 Lost & Found .......................... 45 Motor Vehicles ........................ 43 Musical Notes......................... 44 Only Adults .............................. 45 Pets......................................... 45 Positions Vacant ..................... 44 Probate Notice ........................ 42 Professional Services ............. 42 Public Notices......................... 42 Removalists ............................. 43 Share Accommodation .......... 43 Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Social Escorts ......................... 45 To Lease ................................. 44 To Let ...................................... 44 Tractor Repairs ........................ 43 Tradework ............................... 43 Tree Services ......................... 43 Tuition ..................................... 44 Wanted ................................... 43 Wanted To Rent...................... 44 Work Wanted......................... 44

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TAYLORS PROPS 1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978 Creative Tattoo Art in Byron Bay ceased operating 27 Feb. After 23 years in Byron Bay, we

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ART CLASSES

Beg in acrylic & water-based paints. Weekly fr Fri 4th Mar, $20/class CWA Hall Mullum 9.30am-12.30pm. Bookings Caroline 66845035 0400745740 BYRON BALLET New pre-pointe and pointe work courses. Daytime courses for home schooled students. Fairy ballet for 3–5 years. byronballet@gmail.com – 0439681217

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BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS Saturday March 5th MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS Phone 6628 4495 No dogs please

BYRON

BALLET

AUDITIONS March 5th–6th Peter and the Wolf Midsummer’s Dream Ravel’s Bolero Classical and contemporary byronballet@gmail.com

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THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph 0413710742

TRAUMA ISSUES

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DENTURES

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

$50/h Relaxation Massage $60/h Swedish Traditional Massage $70/h Deep tissue Massage

Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6685 1742 Remedial Massage Reﬂexology Energetic Facial Release Aged and Oncology Innermost Harmony Massage

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INTRO COURSE Tuesdays 9.30am Starts 15 March Wednesdays 6pm Starts 16 March

4 weeks $80 At Blue Lotus Dance Studio Byron Bay www.krushandburn.com 0404 173 479

Any person having any claim upon the estate of Lynne Macready, late of Suffolk Park who died on 18 September 2015 must send particulars of the claim to the legal representative for the estate at care of Tim Tetley Solicitors, 2/25 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park NSW 2481, ref TWT:JM:144766, within 30 days from publication of this notice. After that time and after 6 months from the date of death of the deceased the legal representative intends to distribute the property in the estate having regard only to the claims of which the legal representative had notice at the time of distribution.

Julie Wells Anne Mannix Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5138 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available Dr Eeka King

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Based in the Mullumbimby Showgrounds PREPARING FOR PARENTHOOD Essential skills: Workshop Tues 8 Mar 5.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; redtentyoga.com.au

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352 IYENGAR YOGA IN MULLUMBIMBY Yellow Church Tues 10am, Wed 6.30am YogaPad Wed 5.30pm Sally 0423285747 HATHA YOGA CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP FITNESS PARK SESSIONS

THAI ORIGINAL MASSAGE Ph Yah 66771432 Mon-Wed Burringbar. Fri-Sun in Brunswick Hds. 0477594800

Fun, powerful, affordable.

TRADEWORK

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Call Kane 0410394342 www.healinghealthfitness.com

BAMBOO PLY

STH GOLDEN BEACH 38 Robin St, Sat 8am. Furn, h/hold items, books, clothes

OVER-50s & Beginners Fitness

PLANT SALE

Outboard Motor

BUSINESS OPP.

FRI 5 & SAT 6 MARCH, FRI 12 & SAT 13 MARCH

Very little use, under 10 hours, in excellent almost new condition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $550.

CLEARANCE OF EXCESS NURSERY STOCK

Contact 0414 854 214

â&#x20AC;˘ FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 323 910

6 ROUGH SAWN POSTS 150x150, 4.5 long $1000. 0484287650

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Shade-grown plants Variety of Palms and other indoor plants

Sun-hardened plants Advanced size stock ideal for gardens/landscaping

111 Myocum Road, Ewingsdale

Pandanus, Cycads, Agaves, Dracos, Frangipanis, Strelitzias, Cordylines, Bismark, Foxtail and other tropicals

(1km west of Pacific Highway turnoff )

ONLY

Dr ADAM OSBORNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surgery and JAB COSMETIC CLINIC will be CLOSED for 2

weeks from Mon 21st March reopen Mon 4th April. Okay People, check your scripts and herb supplies! For your Easter Rebirth, JAB COSMETIC CLINIC continues to excel with Dr Osborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UNIQUE Meridian Point Injection Technique, giving a more naturally healthy glow, with the best prices in Byron Bay. Spaces are filling fast call 6685 7366 during business hours.

Diana Ewing

Yoga, shiatsu & Massage M: 0407 455 212 â&#x20AC;˘ Classes for all levels â&#x20AC;˘ Timetable & inquiries â&#x20AC;˘ Health fund rebates www.dianaewing.com *30 yrs exp

FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ Floor installations â&#x20AC;˘ Door & Window installations â&#x20AC;˘ Decks & Pergolas â&#x20AC;˘ Alterations

matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com

0488 950 638

NSW Lic. 83568c

Qld BSA 1238105

TREE SERVICES

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ Cherry Picker â&#x20AC;˘ Wood Chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinder â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Surgeon â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND Supplying commercial, wood ďŹ red bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open ďŹ res, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Matt 0427 172 684

Mobile 0417 698 227

WANTED

HALLS FOR HIRE

DATSUN SKYLINE 1973-1983 240K, C210, MR30, any condition, pay cash. Ph 0422076298

A VERY HANDY MAN

COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

Covering all aspects of tree work and tree stump removal (stump grinding)

FOR SALE

LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

Experienced climber â&#x20AC;˘ Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed

WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

GARAGE SALES

DRIFTWOOD-LIKE TIMBER Perfect for faux builds. Plenty of rough sawn 200x100 & 200x35. Ph 0484287650

BRUNSWICK HEADS 5 Mona Lane, Sat 8am. Household furniture, books, DVDs, heaps of clothes, plus more

TREE SERVICES FREE QUOTES Â? HAPPY TO HELP

Call Andrew Wilson Â? 0412 558 890 Â? After hours & emergency service available

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable tree services â&#x20AC;˘ Professional tree care â&#x20AC;˘ 15â&#x20AC;? chipper (crane truck)

Fully insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes

6684 9137 â&#x20AC;˘ 0427 347 380

North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

MULLUM 388 Main Arm Rd, Sat 8am. House clearout, goddess treasures, furn O. SHORES 4A Boondoon Cres, Sat 8am furniture, clothes, books, toys & more TREASURE TROVE 29 Booyun St, Bruns. Sat 8am. Unique items, hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hold, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes (8-12) & baby bargains BYRON 24 The Links, 64 Broken Hd Rd, Sat 8am. Clothes, furniture, household

5.8hp Parsun 2 stroke

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970 96 SUBARU OUTBACK 7 months rego, roof racks, bull bar, $2000. 0422995854 HOLDEN ASTRA 2002 VGC, lady driver, man, always garaged, fully-serviced, sheepskin seats, $3900 ono. 0475422266

BARGAINS

All aspects of Carpentry Work

The Pirate & the Gypsy

BOATS & MARINE

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

EX-SERVICES CLUB Mullum Membership included.

Call 0406 491 002 FB shazumba

LITTLE RED CHILLI Suffolk Park takeaway. $135,000. Genuine enquiries only between 12-4pm Tuesday-Friday. 66853522

Built from scratch, from the SROLVKHG FRQFUHWH Ă RRUV WR WKH indigo drenched walls. Filled with treasures from near and far, there are three barber chairs, three mirrors, one basin and a bar. There are two other stylists working. Solid local clientele and clients who travel from other states and shires. The business has EHHQ UXQQLQJ IRU Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV QRZ Current owner is relocating to Melbourne. For further information please contact Hayley, haich_miles@hotmail.com

MONDAY 10.30am

OCEAN SHORES HALL

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 9 Phillip St. 8-12pm Saturday

THURSDAY 10am

BSW MOTORS

Pre-purchase inspection from $40! Pink slips, service + repair. 10 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel. 66804999

Ladies & Gents Hair Saloon & Coffee Bar in Lennox Head

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS s 3EPTIC TANK CLEANING s 'REASE TRAP SERVICING s /ILY ,IQUIDS s 0ORTABLE TOILET HIRE s HOUR SERVICE

CAR SERVICE

BYRON A&I EST Open day, The Cubby House. 10 Brigantine St, Sat 8am. Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wares, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, baby goods +

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

BYRON 27 PaciďŹ c Vista Dr. Sat 8am12pm. Clothes, books and more BRUNSWICK 8 Old PaciďŹ c Hwy. Sat 8am. H/hold items, pram, cot, kids clothes

ARCHIBALDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

OFF YOUR FIRST CLASS*

BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved bargains. Next market on the 12 March. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

$30/m + delivery. 0424163784

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 â&#x20AC;˘ sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

Join an Adults or Specialty Class today

MENTION THIS AD AND SCORE

MULLUMBIMBY Downsizing. Lot 14 Scotts Wood Grove (off Tristran Parade), Saturday 8am-2pm. Household items, paintings, picture frames, furniture, PS2 games, books, toys and more

â&#x20AC;˘ Fence posts â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood poles â&#x20AC;˘ Sleepers â&#x20AC;˘ Paling fence timber â&#x20AC;˘ Offcuts â&#x20AC;˘ Banana props â&#x20AC;˘ Drummed molasses â&#x20AC;˘ Firewood Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

2010 Toyota Corolla Conquest Auto, 63815km. Immaculate condition. SN1413 ..................................................$13,750 2004 Daewoo Matiz Manual, 130065km. Perfect learners car. SN9781 ...................$3,750 2001 Holden Commodore VX Ute Manual, 94095km. SN5007 ...................................$4,490 2005 Toyota Corolla Manual wagon. Fantastic condition. SN4304 ....................................$5,990 Mitsubishi Nimbus Manual, 7 seater, 5dr van. Great condition. SN0263 ..........................$4,990 2007 Toyota Aurion Sportivo SX6 Auto, 149448km. Full service history. SN5441..$9,995

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

TRACTOR REPAIRS

$115,000 NEG

WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofďŹ ce box

RE/MAX COASTAL Start your own real estate business with the beneďŹ ts of the most successful real estate brand in the world www.remax-coastal.com.au

Phone Matt Towner 0414 185 976

REMOVALISTS ANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

BLUESFEST ACCOM. BLUESFEST luxury, 3br beachfront apart, sleeps 6-7, $450pn or $2800pw. SGB, 10 mins to Blues site. Phone 0412838861

SHORT TERM ACCOM. BYRON beautiful 1br apartment, fullyfurnished, $420pw incl bills. Mature n/s, no pets. Avail now for 1 month, possibility to extend. Ph 0432533686 BYRON 2br house for sgl/cpl. N/s, no pets, no children. Victorian school term only. $450pw neg. Ph 0423480451 AH

HOUSE SIT

Rural Machinery Repair Service old-school repairs, parts & restorations to all makes and models onsite service available

EXP HOUSESITTER to care for your home & pets. Great refs. 0417574019

workshop 72 Charltons Road Federal

O.SHORES rm in lovely home, own bthrm, share with 1, $210pw. 0410032577

6688 4143 0448 881 942 Chinese tractor repairs are no problem to us ECHO CLASSIFIEDS â&#x20AC;˘ 66841777

SHARE ACCOM. MULLUM share with 3 males, $180pw includes bills. Ph 0427272853 SEEKING mature, employed person to share lease of house Ballina or Lennox, 3-4br, 2bthrm, with ďŹ&#x201A;exible living areas, for min. 6 months. Mandy 0408200880

EWINGSDALE beautiful large, airy room in fully-furnished large home on quiet forested acreage. Own bthrm. Share with 1 quiet other. $250pw. 0402979989 SUNRISE f/f room in clean quiet spacious house. Must be working or studying $200pw, no bills. Ph 0411176133 SUFFOLK PARK 2 quiet rooms avail. Working profs, $200pw each, inclusive Phone 0405062164 or 0458573696

The Byron Shire Echo March 2, 2016 43

SUFFOLK Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SIDE Nice house, furn rm. Pref wkg, n/s, $180pw. 0414535225 BANGALOW 2 rooms, all bills, WiFi incl $180pw & $220pw. Ph 0473071825

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 MULLUMBIMBY 4br, 2 bthrm family home, 2km from town. Open-plan, great views, tank water, wood heater, no pets. Bond & refs required. $550pw. Phone 0438349901 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 O.SHORES light, cosy, f-f, s-cont caravan in garden sanctuary. Mature d/f, n/s. $225pw neg, incl WiFi, water, power, & mowing. Off-street park. 0402917131

Bangalow

FEDERAL large unfurnished self-cont studio, references required. Avail March 12th, $350pw. Ph or txt 0423685902 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 YELGUN beautiful small acreage with creek. 1 min to highway, 20 min to Tweed or Byron. 1br + ofďŹ ce or storage. Private & spacious. 1 bthrm, air-con, u-cover parking, $320pw incl elect. 0755353494, 0407593757 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; jwilson_59@bigpond.com EWINGSDALE self-cont 2br villa, openplan living, 1 bathroom, marble ďŹ&#x201A;oors, verandah, 1 car space, in beautiful rainforest setting. References essential, no pets. $560pw. Phone 0468787350

$530 per week

New Brighton

CASUAL CLEANER for 5-star Tweed Coast Holiday Accommodation. Must be reliable. Phone 0417586827

SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH

$410pw, 3 bed, 2 bath, House

THE POCKET

$320pw, 1 bed, Full furnished, Flat 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au

Brunswick Heads 1br $300 4br 2bth DLUG $520 Billinudgel 1br $220 The Pocket 4br 3bth DLUG $700 South Golden Beach 3br 1bth $450

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding

- starts 29th February (still taking late enrolments))

* Certificate IV in Permaculture (30869QLD) - starts 2nd March (still taking late enrolments)

* Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC30113) - starts 3rd March (still taking late enrolments)

* Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30710) - starts 28th April

Different levels of funding are available, call to see if you are eligible, hurry as places are limited! 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

OCEAN SHORES

Ocean Shores.

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

NOW SELLING FOOD PLANTS

6680 5000 rh.com.au/oceanshores oďŹ&#x192;ce@oceanshores.rh.com.au

CITRUS TREES: OVER 30 VARIETIES INCLUDING DWARF CITRUS

WANTED TO RENT LADY RETIRED good refs, unfurn/s-c, 2br cottage or roomy granny ďŹ&#x201A;at. Petfriendly, Mullum area. 0402808077 HOUSE Byron area. 3-5br, great refs, Drug & alc free. Long-term, dates ďŹ&#x201A;exible. Please call 0426674321 MATURE lady, n/s, d/f, refs looking for s/ cont, u/furn, rural cabin. Avail after Easter. $250pw max. Nancy 0437763683 LOCAL employed woman needs longterm 1-2br, s/cont, unfurn unit/studio/apt. Byron. Sarah 0403640748

Vege seedings, herbs, blueberries, passionfruit, Âź JV FKLOOLHV SRPHJUDQDWH EHUULHV SDZ SDZ JUDSHV PXOEHUULHV VWUDZEHUULHV DQG PXFK PRUH

BYRON A&I desk/studio space, shared warehouse $35-$56pw. Ph 0411117820

Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0422 862 896 or email work@therainforestproject.orgÂ

Table View is looking for a passionate Chef or Cook to join our team in Brunswick Heads. Please contact us at: tableviewcafe@gmail.com

Heart and Soul Health Clubs, Byron Bay, are looking for qualiďŹ ed Personal Trainers to join their team.This position is a casual employment position. Must hold Cert IV in ďŹ tness.Must be reliable and enthusiastic. Previous experience required. Please send resumes via email only: admin@heartandsoulhealthclubs.com.au

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY

Open Wed to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm Yankee Creek Rd,Via Wilsons Creek Rd, Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Only 3.5km from the Mullum Golf Course www.mcnativenursery.com.au

WORK WANTED

IRONING SERVICE

Hate ironing? Want more free time? Suffolk Park $25/hr. Angela 0414719680

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Small jobs okay. Phone Nik 0411146980 NSW Lic No 237020C BOOKKEEPING/ADMIN/DATA ENTRY 3yrs exp (hospitality, multi occupancy) boostmybooks@gmail.com 0422279847 BRUSHCUTTING, HEDGE TRIMMING & GARDENING. 0400880102

TUITION FRENCH â&#x20AC;˘ ITALIAN â&#x20AC;˘ GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

Byron Bay BYRON BAY, $590PW Fully furnished 2 bedroom unit, 1 bathroom, lock up garage Available 04/04/16

BYRON BAY, $590PW 3 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms SLUG Available Now

BYRON BAY, $650PW 3 bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms, off street parking Available 21/04/16

BYRON BAY, $650PW Fully furnished 2 bedroom house, 1 bathroom, parking Available Now Ray White Rental Centre 3/47 Byron Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8911 rwbyronbay.com

CHINESE KUNG-FU First class free Byron Primary School hall, Teen/Adult Mon & Thurs 6-7.30pm, Kids Tues 6-7pm. 0421555062 Pottsville Primary, Kids Tues 5.30-6.30 0477755133

PARLO ITALIANO!

Qual native teacher, Erica 0435635822 VOICE, PIANO, Song Writing, Theory, Performance. 15 yrs exp. BMus(hons). All ages, styles, beginners to advanced. 0490257303 www.sangeetaleejones.com

MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au

FUNERAL NOTICES ESTREICH, TREVOR HILTON

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Postieâ&#x20AC;? Passed away peacefully on 26th February 2016. Beloved husband of Lynette (dec). Loved father and father-in-law of Michael & Sandi, Tony & Denva & Joanne & Paul. Loved Grandfather of Hannah, Jayden and April. Much loved by his Sisters, Brothers and In-laws. Trevor will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service to be held at Mullumbimby Lawn Cemetery on Friday 4th March, 2016 commencing at 2.00pm. M I C H A E L C U RRI E F U NE RA L S

SPENSLEY, JOYCE CATHERINE

LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999

Cash, cheque, Eftpos and credit cards accepted

PIANO & SINGING LESSONS info: www.pianosinger.net â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0409631516

PIANO TUNING & REPAIRS Friendly, qualiďŹ ed. 0405062164

/HPRQ DQLVHHG DQG FLQQDPRQ P\UWOHV Âź QJHUOLPHV GDYLGVRQV SOXP PLGMXP EHUULHV UHDG\ QRZ NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9AM TO 1PM â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Food & Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the way to go!

MATHS TUITION QualiďŹ ed teacher, 25 years experience. Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982

GUITAR REPAIRS Ocean Shores. Phone 0455033360

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

BYRON creative work / ofďŹ ce space, $84pcw, incl elect & net. 0431674377

POSITIONS VACANT

Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser.

BUSHTUCKER PLANTS:

TO LEASE MULLUMBIMBY large ofďŹ ce, upstairs Stuart St Arcade. 97sqm, all amenities. $400pw incl GST. Ph 66801643

RECEPTIONIST: motivated energetic person with pleasant personality to operate front desk at Glen Villa Resort 80 Butler St Byron Bay. Only apply in person on Thursdays from 11am to 3pm or 6pm8pm. Please no ph or email enquiry

CHEF/COOK

* Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40415)

1300 716 707

Light, bright, centrally located modern home 4brm, 2bth, study, 2 living areas $680-$720 per week

BREAKFAST CHEF Permanent part-time. Must have experience working in busy restaurant environment with high quality produce and presentation. Please send resume and references to: chef@beachbyronbay.com.au

on the courses marked *

OCEAN SHORES

$390pw, 1 bed, Unit $550pw, Full furnished, 2 bed, 1 bath, House

MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited ACP photographer. Ph 0413627846

RTO NO: 90013

FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

*RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED* We have reliable tenants waiting... Contact our ofďŹ ce today for an obligation-free appraisal.

PUBLIC AMENITIES CLEANER req. 10hrs/wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;end + on-call. Must have own vehicle, mobile phone & reception. Att to detail, reliable. Exc pay & cond. Email: deeperwatercleaning@bigpond.com

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Hillcrest Drive, Tintenbar - $650 3 bed, 2 bath, swimming pool, 2.5 acres, lawns incl, close to Lennox/ Ballina. Avail NOW

02 6687 1500

CHEF exp & qual for Fig Tree Restaurant. 6847273 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; info@ďŹ gtreerestaurant.com.au

MULLUMBIMBY furn s-c studio, exotic setting. Suit quiet fem, n/s. $280pw incl. No pets. Phone 0408453345

Two bedroom renovated unit, private courtyard, single garage, in town. Fully furnished (negotiable)

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, ďŹ&#x201A;exible hrs, pref local, great rates. 0451102239

STH GOLDEN BCH 2br unit $390pw incl bills. See Gumtree ad. Ph 0403915957

Landlords â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have qualiďŹ ed tenants looking for properties in Bangalow and surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal.

For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599

Passed away on Wednesday 24th February 2016. Aged 86 years Beloved wife of Douglas. Mother to Susan and Joan. Loving grandma to Leah, Adrienne, Paul, Lauren and Leonie. Great-grandma to Jack and Mother-in-law to Ian. Joyce will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lovingly Rememberedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby, on THURSDAY (March 3, 2016) commencing at 10.30am. (MICHAEL CURRIE FUNERALS)

RINGLAND, BRIAN WILLIAM 26-03-1932 ~ 24-02-2016

Term 1 courses starting next week... Wednesday 9th March â&#x20AC;˘ Smartphones & tablets

Saturday 12th March â&#x20AC;˘ Permaculture Design Course â&#x20AC;˘ Mosaic for beginners â&#x20AC;˘ Business writing â&#x20AC;˘ Social media for business

MARKET MANAGER

We are seeking someone to join the vibrant team at Byron Community Centre to be the manager of the Byron Markets. The role is part-time. The successful applicant will: - have high level communication skills - be excellent with customers, sometimes in stressful situations - work well with a team - have experience in managing markets and/or events A position description is available by emailing: info@byroncentre.com.au

Limited places - donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out!

Applications close 21 March.

Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

www.byroncentre.com.au

44 March 2, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

Passed away peacefully at Coolamon Villa, Mullumbimby. Brian will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Requiem Mass to be held at St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, Mullumbimby, on WEDNESDAY (March 2, 2016) commencing at 11.00am followed by burial at Mullumbimby Cemetery. MICHAEL CURRIE FUNERALS 6684 6232

Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Classifieds/News Extra LOST & FOUND LOST DOG McAuleys Lane. Golden retriever. Answers to AZLAN. Phone 0488011087

PETS

Bella

Bella the bold and the beautiful! Bella is a friendly tortie girl who just LOVES people. She is quite a conﬁdent girl so she might not like living with another cat but if you're looking for a loving companion, she's your girl. To meet Bella & our other cats & kittens, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

Chev y Chevy is an 8-year-old desexed female staffy x. She is a good-natured, active and affectionate girl, good with babies/ children and ﬁne with other dogs. If you can give Chevy a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

HELP US SAVE DOGS Got some free time? Love dogs? Always wanted to help somehow? Well now’s your chance! CAWI (Companion Animals Welfare Inc.) is looking for a volunteer person to join the team in the Dog Adoptions and Foster Care Department. If you’re responsible, have your own transport, are good with dogs and talking to people, then contact us NOW!

Lissie 0488 415 444 Ailsa 0458 461 935

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WOMEN 18 YEARS & OVER

required for photographic modelling in lingerie magazine. All welcome to apply. Send resume & photos to:

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PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

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LISSIE has fallen on hard times and has lost her home. She recently arrived at the centre and quickly made everyone aware that she is a very friendly, quiet and undemanding girl. Colourful tortie with a mysterious past. She prefers people to cats, although she is sociable and always happy to greet feline visitors who wander into her cage. The Centre is overﬂowing with kittens, but sadly we have many older cats that have been with us for ages. Lissie is hoping for a quick adoption so that she can continue to be a family member once more. A beautiful, needy young girl. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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Government policies ignore children in poverty, says ACOSS The Australian Council of Social Service last week called for the federal parliament to reject proposals to cut the family payments of low-income single parent and couple households, following the release of a new report showing that an extraordinary 19 per cent of children aged 8–14 years are going hungry. In addition, ACOSS has renewed its call for Australia to set a clear poverty reduction target as the core purpose of economic growth and job creation. The Australian Child Wellbeing Project launched last week shows that although most middle-years children are doing well, almost one in five children surveyed are falling behind and going hungry. These include, young people with a disability, young carers, materially disadvantaged young people, culturally and linguistically diverse young people, Indigenous young people, young people in rural and remote Australia and young people in out-of-home care. ‘Our governments have forgotten that the core purpose of our family payment system is to protect against

child poverty. Former prime minister Bob Hawke is the last leader to have placed child poverty at the centre of his government’s agenda. His legacy of a targeted family payments system has been eroded since then and is indeed under further attack,’ said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie. ‘Policies of recent governments that have targeted vulnerable families, including single parents, have increased the risk of child poverty. Our Poverty in Australia report in late 2014 found about 603,000 or 17.7 per cent of all children, and one in three single-parent families, were living in poverty.

Simplify ‘ACOSS has long advocated for family payments to be simplified and targeted to families who need them most. Yet the federal government’s $4.26 billion cuts to family payments would have a devastating impact on some of the most disadvantaged parents and children, especially single parents and lowincome-couple families. ‘Our analysis shows the cuts currently before the sen-

ate would see a sole parent, under 60, with one child over 13 years, lose roughly $2,500 per year or $48 per week, and a sole parent with two children around $3,000 per year or $58 per week. ‘Most families with children under 13, including those in the “middle years”, will also be worse off due to the loss of supplements. The abolition of the $730 a year Part A supplement would only be partly offset by a proposed increase of $262 per annum to the Part A payment (resulting in a net loss of $468). ‘The Part B supplement is $354 per family. A dualincome family with one primary school aged child will be $468 a week or $9 a week worse off if it is abolished. A single-income family with a child under 13 years will be $822 a year worse off, or $16 a week.

Hardship ‘It is estimated that about 130,000 single parents with older children will be adversely affected by the changes to Part B alone, some of whom are already on very low incomes. The numbers affected and the extent of the

income losses mean that the changes are likely to lead to an increase in child poverty, which is already concentrated in single-parent families. ‘This would be unconscionable and lead to greater levels of hardship and poverty, and more children going hungry. ‘As the Australian Child Wellbeing Project report points out, 19 per cent of young people who are going hungry are also more likely to miss school, report health complaints, bullying, and low levels of engagement at school. We urge the parliament to block the government’s legislation, as the consequences would be too great for children affected. ‘ACOSS has put forward an alternative package of reforms to family payments designed to reduce child poverty, target payments more appropriately and reduce workforce disincentives. We call on the government to withdraw the current bill and rethink its approach to families policy to ensure that low-income families receive the assistance they need and children get the best start in life,’ Dr Goldie said.

Geelong Star whale shark scandal deepens The Stop the Trawler Alliance last week expressed disgust at learning the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) have withheld important information from the Australian public about the controversial Geelong Star incident where a whale shark was caught. AFMA initially assured the public on February 19 that the Geelong Star’s interaction only involved ‘a whale shark ran into the outside of the net and became caught by two of its fins… The whale shark was subsequently freed from the net and swam away without difficulty. No injuries to the animal were observed.’ AFMA released a statement on their website (February 24) reporting that ‘video footage shows that the whale shark spent no more than four minutes out of the water. That is, the time from the animal being brought onto the boat, freed and being released back into the water was estimated to be 3min 35sec.’ No mention was made of how long the whale shark was en-

tangled in the Geelong Star’s net or how long it took to get the giant fish on board.

Withholding ‘AFMA has clearly been withholding important information from the Australian public about the supertrawler Geelong Star’s catching of a highly protected whale shark. They have specifically downplayed the level and intensity of the interaction and initially didn’t even admit that the protected species was lifted onto the trawler’s deck,’ said Rebecca Hubbard, Environment Tasmania. ‘Initial reports from crew members alerted us to the fact that the whale shark was dragged on board with a crane; however, AFMA specifically avoided these reports and did not admit to this intense part of the interaction until yesterday. Why do they feel so compelled to protect the Geelong Star operators from proper public scrutiny?’ asked Ms Hubbard. ‘The AFMA account of events appears to con-

flict with a statement made on social media by the PR group for the Geelong Star’s owners that the whale shark come alongside the net and the vessel man0euvred away and the whale shark swam off unharmed,’ said Josh Coates of Australian Marine Conservation Society. AFMA is refusing to release the full video footage of the interaction that could allay community concerns, citing that it is ‘commercial in confidence’. ‘What is commercial in confidence about footage showing the capture of a highly protected whale shark? The public’s confidence in AFMA is now at stake. They must make publicly available the full, unedited footage of this and all protected species interactions with the Geelong Star,’ concluded Mr Coates.

Local impacts ‘AFMA claimed that the large size of the Australian Small Pelagic Fishery meant that the industrial trawlers

would not limit their impacts to local areas. However, just before Christmas, AFMA showed recreational fishers a map that actually focused the industrial trawling to our shelf waters. ‘Since then, the supertrawler Geelong Star has been hammering the south coast of NSW during the peak game-fishing period, and recreational fishers have lost faith in AFMA being able to address localised depletion in our fishery,’ said Nobby Clark, Game Fishing Tasmania Sports Fishing Club. ‘Our fishing industry and fisheries management do not deserve to have their reputations continuing to be tarnished with this kind of scandal. It’s clear that AFMA is withholding information from the Australian public about this destructive supertrawler operation, and it’s past time that the Turnbull government stepped in and permanently bannned these monster trawlers from the Small Pelagic Fishery,’ concluded Ms Hubbard.

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Great start to ANZAC Cup for Byron Rams The first round of Football Far North Coast’s preseason competitions, the Anzac Cup and Callan McMillan Shield, produced a mixed bag of results for the Great Northern/Rails Hotels Rams and Wildcats. With so many familiar faces and new recruits lining up to play for Byron, the Club has entered four teams in this year’s Cup – one in the Premier Division, two in the Open A competition and the Wildcats womens team in the B Division of the Callan Macmillan Shield. The weekend’s opening round saw the return of many Byron regulars and the debut of some talented new signings. Byron’s Wildcats womens team hit the ground running with a resounding 8–1 win over Lismore’s Rovers Rangers. The Open A – Pool A Rams had a strong opener, but went down 1–0 to a more seasoned Ballina crew. The Open A – Pool C boys copped a bit of a hiding with a 7–1 loss to a strong Lismore Thistles. The Great Northern Premier Rams lined up with a

New signing Quinn McDonald made a powerful first impression, scoring with a cracking 30 metre drive.

mix of seasoned Byron campaigners and new signings for 2016. While the team is obviously still in its ‘settling in’ phase, they did play simple and creative football and outclassed a newly rebuilt Italo Stars 3–1. Stars opened the scoring with a superbly taken free kick to take an early lead. Byron stalwart Jonathan Pierce opened the scoring for the

Rams moments later to level the score at 1–1. While the experience and cohesion of the Rams regulars was clear, Byron’s newbies also acquitted themselves well. Chris Watts pounced when the Stars’ keeper spilled a power drive from Tyson Kaye and drove home his first goal for the Rams and debutante Quinn McDonald blasted home his first with a

cracking strike from 30 metres out. The next round has the Prems at home in Ewingsdale on Sunday at 4.30pm against Lennox Head. The Wildcats take on Tintenbar/East Ballina in East Ballina at 2.30. The Open A, Pool A Rams meet Richmond Rovers in Lismore at 4.30 while the Pool C boys are off to Nimbin for a 2.30 kick-off.

Campaign for girls to make a move on sport On Monday a landmark awareness campaign was launched to encourage younger Australian women to ‘make your move’ after bombshell new research found teenage girls were only half as physically active as their male peers. The #girlsmakeyourmove promotion will be headed by a series of fresh TV advertising spots plus a social media campaign, featuring girls getting active and involved in physical activities or sports they enjoy. Minister for health Sussan Ley said the campaign comes on the back of new research showing nearly 60 per cent of girls aged 15–17 reported undertaking little to no exercise or physical activity compared to one-third of boys. ‘This campaign was a fun way to encourage young women in their teenage years to build their bodies as they are growing,’ said Ms Ley. ‘It aims to tackle this sliding-door moment in young women’s lives when they actually are laying down the foundation for the rest of their lives. ‘Physical activity in the teenage years lays down the muscle and bone you need for the rest of your life. It’s a unique time as your body develops and the greatest

opportunity to build up strength in later years. ‘It will also help us to tackle a serious “epidemic” of diseases and chronic conditions facing this current generation if they do not exercise more. ‘The research is telling us around the late primary to early high school age girls first engage in some form of physical activity within peer groups. And if that first experience is not enjoyable the

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idea of exercise and sport also can become a negative. ‘Yet we know, for girls, exercise and physical activity is the number one way to prevent illnesses such as osteoporosis, later in life, which affects almost one quarter of all Australian women aged over 50. And we’re doing it by playing physical inactivity at its own game – through inactive pastimes such as social media and TV.’

Hidden within the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s recent National Health Survey 2014–15 were some disturbing figures for girls aged 15–17 showing: • Proportion of girls aged 15–17 years reporting no or low exercise levels (55.9%) was much higher than boys (38.3%). • Less than half (44%) of girls aged 15–17 years were undertaking moderate or high levels of physical activity compared to 62 per cent of boys. • More than twice the number of boys aged 15–17 years than girls report high exercise levels (36.7% and 15.3% respectively). Ms Ley said there were a number of reasons why girls may be inactive, including lack of time, low confidence in their ability and a fear of being judged. ‘I’ve been a teenage girl, and there’s everything from pimples, periods and other puberty blues through to trying to look cool and fit in, in your decision making when it comes to playing sport and exercising. ‘When you’re a boy, it’s cool to be a sports hero and get all sweaty and dirty. I want girls to get that message too. ‘It doesn’t have to be intense exercise or even joining a

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FNC life savers head to state Far north coast junior life savers are state bound A committed group of junior life savers from across the far north coast will take on the best surf athletes NSW has to offer when the NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships get underway on the central coast later this week. From Friday, almost 3,000 competitors aged between nine and 14 will hit the waves as they battle it out in events including beach sprint, swimming, ski paddling, board racing and ironman. It promises to be a barnstorming three days of competition as the best young lifesavers vie for medals and the chance to write their names into the history of the largest surf carnival of its type in Australia. Almost 40 representatives from seven far north coast clubs will make the trip south. Byron Bay SLSC and Cudgen Headland SLSC will be fielding the largest teams with 10 and 18 competitors respectively, while Lennox Head, Yamba, Brunswick, Cabarita Beach, and Ballina SLSC will all be fielding teams. The State Champs will be a highlight of the competitive season for these youngsters, many who are full of confidence after a highly successful Country Championships campaign at South West Rocks last month. Among those who will make the trip are Hayley

Smith (Cudgen Headland), who won silver in the U13 Board in 2013, and Tex Hembrow and Leilani Carter, both of Byron Bay, who are also hoping to come home with medals again this season. Other athletes to watch out for are Paige Leishman (Byron Bay), who enjoyed a highly successful time at Country Championships, and will be lining up in the U14s, Joey and Elizabeth Warne (Cudgen Headland) and Jorden, Malik and Yasmin Elabbasi, and Kalani Ives all from Yamba SLSC. NSW Surf Sports manager Rob Pidgeon expects that the 2016 State Champs will be a memorable experience for all the athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators who make the trip. ‘The State Championships are always eagerly anticipated by our young members, who will be looking forward to testing themselves against the best competitors from around the state in a diverse range of events,’ Mr Pidgeon said. ‘They will also get to experience firsthand the camaraderie that life saving is famous for, and this will, we hope, encourage them to stay involved in life saving. Many of our long-serving members still look back fondly at their time competing at the State Champs and other surf carnivals, and all of the current competitors will be looking to add to this rich history.

‘Personal’ year for Mick Fanning Three-time world champion, Tweed’s Mick Fanning, plans to compete part-time in this year’s World Surf League – but he will return to the scene of his shark attack. The 34-year-old will contest the first two events in Australia – at Snapper Rocks in Queensland and Bells Beach in Victoria – before skipping some others throughout the season as he makes 2016 a ‘personal year’. Fanning was left feeling ‘empty’ after a tumultuous 2015, during which he split from his wife, survived a shark attack in competition at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa and learned of his older

brother Peter’s death while vying for the world title at the season-ending event in Hawaii, which he narrowly lost. ‘Last year was definitely intense… I got to a point at the end of the year where I felt empty,’ Fanning said. ‘I didn’t feel like I had much to give back.’ After some time away, Fanning said he would take stock to assess his emotions. However he expects to return Jeffreys Bay to confront the demons of last year’s great white shark attack during the 2015 final, which was televised live and watched worldwide. ‘I feel like there’s something there that I want to go and face, I want to make sure that I scratch that off the list.’

team. Even moderate gentle exercise reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, colon cancer, obesity and even just minor injuries. ‘Regular forms of activity also help manage stress,

alleviate depression and anxiety, strengthen self-esteem, enhance mood and boost mental alertness.’ Ms Ley said the campaign would be available online to view and download at australia.gov.au/girlsmove.

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BHPA meeting Brunswick Heads Progress Association meeting on 7 March commencing 7pm in the Memorial Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads: focus on draft development plans for the Boat Harbour precinct.Visitors welcome.

U3A Ballina/Byron Next meeting at the RSL meeting room, Mullumbimby, at 10am on 8/3/16. Diana Hart will speak on LesserKnown English Gardens. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

Father Bill Mills

with a special Mass (8am) followed by morning tea in the hall. All welcome.

Discussion group Over-50s discussion group U3A Mullum Ex-Services Club. Thursday 10am. Contact 6684 4029.

Suffolk dune care Suffolk Park Dune Care Saturday 5 March at 8.30am at the beach end of Macgregor St, Tuckeroo Estate. Phone Helen on 6685 4964.

Byron Market Byron Market Sunday 6 March at the Butler St Reserve, 8am–3pm. Be entertained by Broadfoot, Rob Csokas and Dinkum Bohos. Please leave dogs at home.

Orchid news See our beautiful orchids and learn about what to do to get your best spring display at Byron District Orchid Society meeting on Monday March 14 at 7pm at Ewingsdale Hall. Enquiries Penny 6680 1600.

Father Bill Mills Diamond Jubilee of Priestly Ordination – The St John’s Parish will be celebrating Father Bill’s 60 years’ Ordination on Sunday 13 March

U3A Brunswick Valley

Regular As Clockwork

cuppa, the company and your craft. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

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Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 8 March, 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum at corner of Myocum & Stuart Sts Mullumbimby open every Friday 10am–12 noon and market Saturdays 9am–1pm. Discover your local history. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers sought, please contact the museum 6687 2183.

Drug support groups

The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Confidential meetings in Byron Bay 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac Bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia

Bridge club

U3A discussion group

Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club Mondays and Saturdays 12.30 for 12.45pm start. Visitors welcome. If you need a partner please ring Phyllis Keyte on 6684 1103.

U3A over-50 discussion group Thursdays 10am in Mullumbimby ExServices Club.

Cuppa Tea Choir Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre and Dynasty Music present Cuppa Tea Choir directed by Janet Swain on Tuesday mornings at the Neighbourhood Centre, 55 Dalley St, Mullum from 10.30am.

Junior chess club

ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-2pm and second Monday of each month 5-7 pm in the Main Street rooms Please join us for craft, community awareness and companionship. Phone Di 0412 376 034

Learn ukulele Tuesdays at the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre come join Neighbourhood Ukes and learn ukulele 9.45am. Then join our local Cuppa Tea Choir from 10.30am.

Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Come and chat, enjoy a

Bay Singers The Bay Singers (BB Community Choir) meets Mondays 10.30–11.30am at the Community Centre each week. More info: easwain@bigpond.com.

Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

above Santos, Mullumbimby. Ph Bridge 0431 691 562.

the meeting. See www.southgoldenbeach.com for further information.

ADFAS Byron Bay

WHAT meeting

Book fair

The Best Photographs of the 20th Century, presented by Paul Harris (UK), 7 March, A&I Hall, Station Street, Bangalow. Doors open 6pm prior to the lecture at 6.30pm. Guests welcome ($25 including a welcome drink and a light supper afterwards).

Are you or someone you know deaf or hearing impaired? WHAT (When Hearing At Times) will host its first meeting about hearing loss on Monday 7 March 6.30–8pm in the downstairs back room at 104 Stuart Street, Mullumimby.

Friends of Libraries Byron are collecting books for their annual Book Fair to be held 9 & 10 April at the Surf Club. Donations needed. Phone Beryl Main 0449 680 665, 6685 3030 or email byronbayfol@gmail.com.

Inspired Women

Beginning Experience

Weekly Women’s Inspire and Creative Networking group for the over-50s and beyond. Small contribution welcome. Ph Mariana 0430 175 923 for details.

Volunteers needed

Beginning Experience weekend on 13–15 May at Arabella Garden Inn Motel in Wollongbar. Personal-encounter weekend for those who grieve the loss of a partner through separation, divorce or death. Bookings Judy 6624 1549, Jan 6624 5175 or 0437 112 031, or visit www.belismore.org.au.

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre call-out to people interested in volunteering to facilitate gentle exercise, movement, yoga etc groups run from the centre. Call Clinton 0429 841 816 to discuss.

BPA meeting

South Golden Beach Community Association AGM Friday 11 March at 11.30am at SGB Community Centre. Renewals and new membership applications will be processed prior to

St, Brunswick Heads. Ray Linabury will give an insight to the history of the Brunswick Heads Surf Club. Phone 6685 1732.

Friendship Morning Tea Ladies Friendship Morning Tea in the Brunswick Uniting Church Hall on Wednesday 8 March,10am–12. All ladies welcome. Contact 6685 1487.

Bridal fair Bangalow Rotary Bridal & Events Fair Sunday 3 April, 10am–3pm, A&I Hall, Bangalow. Presented by Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise. Enq Bev 0419 227 911.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Jiddu Krishnamurti, religious philosopher, author and educator, DVD (with subtitles) presented by Gerald Reardon, Thursday 3 March, 1–3pm, at

Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.

Bangalow Progress Association will meet on Thursday 3 March in Heritage House at 5.30pm. Members and new members welcome.

New Spiritual Horizons Fun and free community energy healing, meditation and sharing, 6pm on Tuesday 8 and 15 March, Heartspace, 12.15pm at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. All welcome. Info: Silvia Van Rossum 6676 3720.

Byron Girls Group A fun, creative and supportive group for girls aged 12–18 every Wednesday 4–6pm at the Byron Youth Service. Contact Lotte 0490 026 840 for details.

Rainbow Dragons Abreast

Bay Community Singers

Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.

Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else who likes to sing. Mondays, Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0417 277 211, info@ raisetheroofsinging.com.

Lions Club

Nature Walk

Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. More information President Joan Towers 0400 484 419.

A two hour walk with Eugene around the Brunswick river talking about the flora and fauna of the area, identifying edible plants of our region, 9.30 sharp every Thursday morning leaving from the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood centre. Must wear closed shoes, hat, sun/insect screen

Free Yoga Nidra Every Tuesday in Ocean Shores, 2–2.45pm. Contact Heidi 0426 977 575.

Low-cost food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay.com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

ManTime Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime.mullum@gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.

Town Choir Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.

Carers Community Group Presented by Womens Health Forum 2nd Thursday of each month 1-2.30pm Ewingsdale Hall. Info: Yasmin 0437 886 424, whfcareresgroup@gmail.com.

CoDA

Sex & Love Addicts Anon

Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.

Spanish conversation

Liberation Larder

A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.

Volunteers needed for new dinner service every Mon from 4.45 - 6.45pm. There is also a variety of other roles. Please contact Helen Hamilton on 0439 409 655 or visit www.liberationlarder.org.au or our Facebook page.

Quota Club

Men’s Groups Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Phone Elaine 55808215

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Byron FLEA Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young people. Call Lotte 0490 026 840.

Bridge Club The Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at

Potters & Sculptors Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors The Community Art Gallery (Gallery at the Drill Hall) is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale. The Drill Hall Complex, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au

Mystery talks The Mysteries of Life and Death: A series of talks and meditations based in the ancient gnostic mysteries, Friday evenings in Byron Bay. Free of charge Gnostic Society 0412 020 234.

Soul food gatherings Soul food gatherings are held every second month in Mullumbimby. This month the theme will mark International Women’s Day at 11am on Sunday 6 March at the Yellow Church, 9 Myocum Street, Mullumbimby. Info: 1300 854 814 or facebook.com/byronbahaisoulfood.

SGBCA AGM

VIEW Club Brunswick Valley VIEW Club lunch meeting Thursday 10 March at Mullumbimby RSL at 10.30am. Apologies to Rae 0427 103 072 by Monday 7 March.

Mungo’s Crossword 1

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Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. Car pop blurt isn’t needed – use this instead (6,9) 9. Making heavy weather of Iran! (4,5) 10. Alternatively, the German system (5) 11. Character of the physical world (6) 12. The Scorpion, perhaps – and a rich crook (8) 13. Glue a large light shade! (6) 15. Wind instruments for small sheilas? (8) 18. English following the cricket venue can be a traditional Australian aid to sleep (8) 19. Protection discerned about credit (6) 21. Merman is covering the matter, a very tenuous concept (8) 23. Soldier comes back to John’s houses (6) 26. America follows the fate of the flower of India (5) 27. Yankee girl bounding – going flat out! (9) 28. You own it – make voter pay per trip (7,8)

1. Busses, trains, trams etc (6,9) 9. Downpour, squall (4,5) 10. Command, edict (5) 11. Personal traits, characteristics (6) 12. Spider, scorpion or mite (8) 13. Light or delicate colour (6) 15. Egg-shaped wind instruments (8) 18. Bedtime drink, taken with warm milk (8) 19. Protect, hide (6) 21. Flimsy, tenuous (8) 23. Inuit houses (6) 26. National flower of India (5) 27. Running like a horse (9) 28. Personal possessions, what belongs to an individual (7,8)

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Root vegetable (7) Constructed, erected (5) Rebel, invader (9) Implement, instrument (4) Contest between nations to secure superior weapons (4,4) 6. Impassive, unyielding (5) DOWN 7. Decree or sacrament (9) 1. Unfairly assigns the blame back to 8. Diatribes, denunciations (7) the vegetable (7) 14. Type of pasta (9) 2. Constructed only about 49 (5) 16. Band such as the Rolling Stones (4,5) 3. One with opposite directions 17. Enmesh, tie up (8) requiring action for rebel (9) 4. John, time’s up for the instrument (4) 18. Cover, with a bit extra (7) 20. Posy, bouquet of flowers (7) 5. A royal majesty cares desperately 22. Jamaican cultist (abbrev) (5) for the military build up (4,4) 24. Willow tree (5) 6. A hundred and one holy books – saint rises, impassive (5) 25. Insult, disparage (4) 7. Command one to infiltrate the Last week’s solution N113 artillery! (9) H E I G H T E P I D E M I C 8. Trends in public opinion about God E N A R U R O L produce vehement speeches (7) L I G H T B U L B A M U S E L O E T I G S F 14. Meal at the pigs’ swill (9) O U T O F T H E C L O S E T 16. Oasis or Kata Juta? (4,5) D U L O T S 17. Tie up specialist viewpoint (8) O F F A L E C C E N T R I C L L S O A I 18. Bowler’s task: circle to cover! (7) L A Y P E R S O N T O P E E 20. Sniff queer bouquet (7) Y I V D R N 22. Hairstyle for a star – unusual (5) U N D E R T H E C A R P E T I A I 24. Very large, that is right for a willow A G R O N D E F O E R E S O N A T E S tree (5) I O S S E E I T 25. Clumsily utter an insult (4) T A X A T I O N C R O O N S

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